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NIO EL8 vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL8 or Bentley Flying Spur?

NIO EL8 vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

NIO EL8

  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • clearly more electric range
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • a bit lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EL8

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

NIO EL8 is significantly cheaper – starting at 71,100 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 109,800 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL8 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 469 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

Flying Spur

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO EL8 offers a bit more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 103 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4.1 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Flying Spur is markedly faster – reaching 318 km/h, while the NIO EL8 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 118 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers only slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: NIO EL8 offers more seats – 6 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Bentley Flying Spur is a bit lighter – 2,330 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 283 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Flying Spur offers markedly more boot space – 420 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries somewhat more – 650 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 73 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £71,100
EL8

NIO EL8

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 390 - 510 km
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NIO EL8

The NIO EL8 feels like a tech-savvy living room on wheels, blending upscale comfort with playful design for buyers who want electric refinement without the clinical vibe. It’s roomy, packed with clever features and a relaxed driving character that turns everyday trips into something a little more fun.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
390 - 510 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
6
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
5,099 mm
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
557 - 577 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
653 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
850 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
NIO
Brand
Bentley
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL8 have?

The NIO EL8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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