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NIO EL6 vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL6 or Bentley Flying Spur?

NIO EL6 vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

NIO EL6

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • somewhat more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

EL6

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

NIO EL6 is significantly cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 135,000 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 488 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

Flying Spur

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Bentley Flying Spur offers somewhat more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the NIO EL6 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Flying Spur is markedly faster – reaching 318 km/h, while the NIO EL6 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 118 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers marginally more torque with 770 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

EL6

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: NIO EL6 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, NIO EL6 is very slightly lighter – 2,215 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers noticeably more boot space – 597 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 177 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries markedly more – 650 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £45,900
EL6

NIO EL6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 406 - 529 km
NIO EL6
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

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NIO EL6

The NIO EL6 blends coupe-like styling with a spacious, tech-packed cabin that makes it feel more premium than its price tag suggests. It steers with quiet confidence and clever conveniences — including NIO's battery-swap option — so long trips start to feel like pure driving pleasure rather than logistical planning.

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Bentley Flying Spur

The Bentley Flying Spur wraps landmark luxury and bespoke British craft into a sedan that feels like a private members' club you can park in your driveway. It delivers chauffeur-grade comfort wrapped in driver-focused poise, turning an ordinary commute into a memorably grand arrival.

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NIO EL6
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
597 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
4,854 mm
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
1,703 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
NIO
Brand
Bentley
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