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Volvo EC40 vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or Bentley Flying Spur?

Volvo EC40 vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

Volvo EC40

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • somewhat more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EC40

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Volvo EC40 is substantially cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 134,323 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 544 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

Flying Spur

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Bentley Flying Spur offers somewhat more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 442 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Volvo EC40 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers somewhat more torque with 770 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 100 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: Volvo EC40 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo EC40 is somewhat lighter – 2,065 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Flying Spur offers very slightly more boot space – 420 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries noticeably more – 650 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 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 £46,500
EC40

Volvo EC40

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 486 - 585 km
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Volvo EC40

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
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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
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Doors
4
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
-
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 435 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Bentley
Is the Volvo EC40 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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