Bentley Flying Spur III
Car comparison
Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12vsAlpina XB7 4.4 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Best choices
Alpina XB7 4.4 V8
- Lowest combined fuel consumption12.0 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption16.0 L/100 km14.7 mpg US17.7 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
- Best estimated range692 km430 mi
- Largest trunk750 L
- Best overall score85/100
- Best economy score75/100
- Best practicality score84/100
Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.8 s
- Fastest top speed333 km/h207 mph
- Most powerful635 hp474 kW
- Highest torque900 Nm664 lb-ft
- Lightest2,437 kg5,373 lb
- Best power-to-weight261 hp/t194 kW/t3.8 kg/hp
- Best performance score89/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 | AlpinaXB74.4 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 635hp474kW | 621hp463kW |
| Torque | 900Nm664lb-ft | 800Nm590lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,437kg5,373lb | 2,655kg5,853lb |
| Gross weight | 3,000kg6,614lb | 3,290kg7,253lb |
| Top speed | 333 km/h 207 mph | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 50.4s99% target: 330 km/h / 205 mph Calculated | 85.9s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.8s | 4.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.9s Calculated | 14.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.6s Calculated | 4.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK | 12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK | 16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK | 9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.3s Calculated | 12.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 261hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb Calculated | 234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 369Nm/t247lb-ft/ton Calculated | 301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 677km420mi Calculated | 692km430mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 5,950cc363cu in | 4,395cc268cu in |
| Length | 5,316mm209in | 5,151mm203in |
| Width | 1,987mm78in | 2,000mm79in |
| Height | 1,484mm58in | 1,797mm71in |
| Wheelbase | 3,194mm126in | 3,105mm122in |
| Front track | - | 1,682mm66in |
| Rear track | - | 1,703mm67in |
| Ground clearance | - | 213mm8in |
| Trunk volume | 420L | 750L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 2,120L |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 6 |
| Fuel tank | 90L | 83L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
- Alpina XB7 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,350-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| AlpinaXB74.4 V8 | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 2,000-5,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 | AlpinaXB74.4 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.6 s | 4.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.8 s | 4.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.9 s | 14.5 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 37.0 s | - |
| Top speed | 333 km/h 207 mph | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 1.9 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.2 s | 5.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.6 s | 8.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.7 s | 10.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.3 s | 12.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 217 km/h 135 mph | 186 km/h 115 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 | 635 hp 474 kW |
| AlpinaXB74.4 V8 | 621 hp 463 kW |
Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12 has 14 hp more than Alpina XB7 4.4 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Alpina XB7 4.4 V8 and Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12: 14 hp (10 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 | 900 Nm 664 lb-ft |
| AlpinaXB74.4 V8 | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 | 2,437 kg 5,373 lb |
| AlpinaXB74.4 V8 | 2,655 kg 5,853 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 | 333 km/h 207 mph |
| AlpinaXB74.4 V8 | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 | 3.8 s |
| AlpinaXB74.4 V8 | 4.2 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12 and Alpina XB7 4.4 V8: 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 | 13.3 L/100 km 17.7 mpg US 21.2 mpg UK |
| AlpinaXB74.4 V8 | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina XB7 4.4 V8 and Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12: 1.3 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 | 261 hp/t 194 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp |
| AlpinaXB74.4 V8 | 234 hp/t 174 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 | 677 km 420 mi |
| AlpinaXB74.4 V8 | 692 km 430 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 | 635 hp 474 kW | 3.8 s | 333 km/h 207 mph |
| AlpinaXB74.4 V8 | 621 hp 463 kW | 4.2 s | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 |
| 13.3 L/100 km 17.7 mpg US 21.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| AlpinaXB74.4 V8 |
| 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK | ||||||
Alpina XB7 4.4 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Acceleration vs fuel consumption
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 | 13.3 L/100 km 17.7 mpg US 21.2 mpg UK | 3.8 s |
| AlpinaXB74.4 V8 | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK | 4.2 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 | 261 hp/t 194 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 13.3 L/100 km 17.7 mpg US 21.2 mpg UK |
| AlpinaXB74.4 V8 | 234 hp/t 174 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 | AlpinaXB74.4 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 635 hp 474 kW | 621 hp 463 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 900 Nm 664 lb-ft | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.8 s | 4.2 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 333 km/h 207 mph | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,437 kg 5,373 lb | 2,655 kg 5,853 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 13.3 L/100 km 17.7 mpg US 21.2 mpg UK | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 677 km 420 mi | 692 km 430 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 420 L 14.8 cu ft | 750 L 26.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 261 hp/t 194 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 234 hp/t 174 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12 | Alpina XB7 4.4 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK | 12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 23.28 LC100 km | 21.00 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 37.46 LC100 mi | 33.80 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal | 1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,491 LC/year | 3,150 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12
- Has 14 hp more
- Has 100 Nm more
- Is 218 kg lighter
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 33 km/h (21 mph) higher top speed
- Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
Alpina XB7 4.4 V8
- Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 15 km (9 mi) more estimated range
- Has 330 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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