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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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Bentley Flying Spur III

6.0 W12

635 hp5950 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2019-2024
VS

AUDI S8 (D5) · Facelift 2021

4.0 TFSI V8

571 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Lightest
    2,220 kg
    4,894 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.1 L/100 km
    15.6 mpg US
    18.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    759 km
    472 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    333 km/h
    207 mph
  • Most powerful
    635 hp
    474 kW
  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    261 hp/t
    194 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12AUDIS8 (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 W12AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8PowerTorque
  • Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W125,000-6,000 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V86,000 rpm2,050-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12AUDIS8 (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
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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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12
Power
635 hp
474 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
5,316 mm
209.3 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,190 mm
204.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12
Power
635 hp
474 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8
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
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
5,316 mm
209.3 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,190 mm
204.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.28 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.46 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,491 LC/year2,835 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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