Car comparison

Bentley Continental Flying Spur 6.0 i W12 48VvsMaybach 62 (V240) 5.5 V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Bentley Continental Flying Spur

6.0 i W12 48V

560 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2005-2013
VS

Maybach 62 (V240)

5.5 V12

550 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2002-2012

Comparison overview

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Bentley Continental Flying Spur 6.0 i W12 48V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    312 km/h
    194 mph
  • Most powerful
    560 hp
    418 kW
  • Lightest
    2,475 kg
    5,456 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    226 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100

Maybach 62 (V240) 5.5 V12

  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    24.5 L/100 km
    9.6 mpg US
    11.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best economy score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental Flying Spur6.0 i W12 48VMaybach62 (V240)5.5 V12
Power
560hp418kW
550hp410kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
2,475kg5,456lb
2,780kg6,129lb
Gross weight
2,980kg6,570lb
3,380kg7,452lb
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.2s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph
Calculated
62.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
14.2s
Calculated
17.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
26.4L/100 km8.9mpg US10.7mpg UK
24.5L/100 km9.6mpg US11.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
5,513cc336cu in
Length
5,307mm209in
6,165mm243in
Width
1,937mm76in
1,980mm78in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,573mm62in
Wheelbase
3,065mm121in
3,827mm151in
Front track
1,623mm64in
1,675mm66in
Rear track
1,607mm63in
1,695mm67in
Trunk volume
475L
605L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
90L
110L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Bentley Continental Flying Spur 6.0 i W12 48VMaybach 62 (V240) 5.5 V12PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental Flying Spur 6.0 i W12 48V: Power / Torque
  • Maybach 62 (V240) 5.5 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BentleyContinental Flying Spur6.0 i W12 48V6,100 rpm1,650 rpm6,350 rpm
Maybach62 (V240)5.5 V125,250 rpm2,300-3,000 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBentleyContinental Flying Spur6.0 i W12 48VMaybach62 (V240)5.5 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.2 s
17.4 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
118 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental Flying Spur6.0 i W12 48V
560 hp
418 kW
Maybach62 (V240)5.5 V12
550 hp
410 kW

Bentley Continental Flying Spur 6.0 i W12 48V has 10 hp more than Maybach 62 (V240) 5.5 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Maybach 62 (V240) 5.5 V12 and Bentley Continental Flying Spur 6.0 i W12 48V: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental Flying Spur6.0 i W12 48V
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Maybach62 (V240)5.5 V12
900 Nm
664 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental Flying Spur6.0 i W12 48V
2,475 kg
5,456 lb
Maybach62 (V240)5.5 V12
2,780 kg
6,129 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental Flying Spur6.0 i W12 48V
312 km/h
194 mph
Maybach62 (V240)5.5 V12
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bentley Continental Flying Spur 6.0 i W12 48V and Maybach 62 (V240) 5.5 V12: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental Flying Spur6.0 i W12 48V
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Maybach62 (V240)5.5 V12
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BentleyContinental Flying Spur6.0 i W12 48V
560 hp
418 kW
5.2 s
312 km/h
194 mph
Maybach62 (V240)5.5 V12
550 hp
410 kW
5.4 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
BentleyContinental Flying Spur6.0 i W12 48V
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
5,307 mm
208.9 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Maybach62 (V240)5.5 V12
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
6,165 mm
242.7 in
Height
1,573 mm
61.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBentleyContinental Flying Spur6.0 i W12 48VMaybach62 (V240)5.5 V12
Power
560 hp
418 kW
550 hp
410 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.4 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,475 kg
5,456 lb
2,780 kg
6,129 lb
Fuel consumption
-
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
5,307 mm
208.9 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
6,165 mm
242.7 in
Height
1,573 mm
61.9 in
Range score
-
692 km
430 mi
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaybach 62 (V240) 5.5 V12
Consumption15.9 L/100 km14.8 mpg US17.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,385 L630 US gal525 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,174 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Continental Flying Spur 6.0 i W12 48V

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 47 km/h (29 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Maybach 62 (V240) 5.5 V12

  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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