Bentley Flying Spur III
Car comparison
Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12vsAUDI S8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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4.0 TFSI V8
Comparison overview
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AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8
- Lightest2,220 kg4,894 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption15.1 L/100 km15.6 mpg US18.7 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
- Best estimated range759 km472 mi
- Largest trunk505 L
- Best economy score78/100
- Best practicality score76/100
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
- Best power-to-weight261 hp/t194 kW/t3.8 kg/hp
- Best overall score83/100
- Best performance score89/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 | AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 635hp474kW | 571hp426kW |
| Torque | 900Nm664lb-ft | 800Nm590lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,437kg5,373lb | 2,220kg4,894lb |
| Gross weight | 3,000kg6,614lb | 2,835kg6,250lb |
| Top speed | 333 km/h 207 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 50.4s99% target: 330 km/h / 205 mph Calculated | 36.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.8s | 3.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.9s Calculated | 11.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.6s Calculated | 3.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK | 10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK | 15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK | 8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.3s Calculated | 11.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 261hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb Calculated | 257hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 369Nm/t247lb-ft/ton Calculated | 360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 677km420mi Calculated | 759km472mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 5,950cc363cu in | 3,996cc244cu in |
| Length | 5,316mm209in | 5,190mm204in |
| Width | 1,987mm78in | 1,945mm77in |
| Height | 1,484mm58in | 1,475mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 3,194mm126in | 2,998mm118in |
| Front track | - | 1,629mm64in |
| Rear track | - | 1,614mm64in |
| Trunk volume | 420L | 505L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 90L | 82L |
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
- AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI 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 |
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | 6,000 rpm | 2,050-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 | AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.6 s | 3.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.8 s | 3.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.9 s | 11.2 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 37.0 s | - |
| Top speed | 333 km/h 207 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.2 s | 5.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.6 s | 7.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.7 s | 9.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.3 s | 11.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 217 km/h 135 mph | 203 km/h 126 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 | 635 hp 474 kW |
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | 571 hp 426 kW |
Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12 has 64 hp more than AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 and Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12: 64 hp (48 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 |
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI 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 |
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | 2,220 kg 4,894 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 |
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 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 |
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | 3.8 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 |
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | 10.8 L/100 km 21.8 mpg US 26.2 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 and Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12: 2.5 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 |
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | 257 hp/t 192 kW/t 3.9 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 |
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | 759 km 472 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 |
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | 571 hp 426 kW | 3.8 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 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 | ||||||
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 |
| 10.8 L/100 km 21.8 mpg US 26.2 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI 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 |
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | 10.8 L/100 km 21.8 mpg US 26.2 mpg UK | 3.8 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 |
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | 257 hp/t 192 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 10.8 L/100 km 21.8 mpg US 26.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 | AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 635 hp 474 kW | 571 hp 426 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 900 Nm 664 lb-ft | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.8 s | 3.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 333 km/h 207 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,437 kg 5,373 lb | 2,220 kg 4,894 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 13.3 L/100 km 17.7 mpg US 21.2 mpg UK | 10.8 L/100 km 21.8 mpg US 26.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 677 km 420 mi | 759 km 472 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 420 L 14.8 cu ft | 505 L 17.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 261 hp/t 194 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 257 hp/t 192 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12 | AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK | 10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 23.28 LC100 km | 18.90 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 37.46 LC100 mi | 30.42 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal | 1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,491 LC/year | 2,835 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12
- Has 64 hp more
- Has 100 Nm more
- Has 68 km/h (42 mph) higher top speed
- Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8
- Is 217 kg lighter
- Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 83 km (51 mi) more estimated range
- Has 85 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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