Car comparison

Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12vsBentley Flying Spur II 4.0 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

Bentley Flying Spur II

4.0 V8

500 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2015

Comparison overview

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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

Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 V8

  • Lightest
    2,425 kg
    5,346 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.6 L/100 km
    15.1 mpg US
    18.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    826 km
    513 mi
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8
Power
635hp474kW
500hp373kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
660Nm487lb-ft
Curb weight
2,437kg5,373lb
2,425kg5,346lb
Gross weight
3,000kg6,614lb
2,972kg6,552lb
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
50.4s99% target: 330 km/h / 205 mph
Calculated
64.6s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
9.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
261hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
369Nm/t247lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
677km420mi
Calculated
826km513mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,950cc363cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
5,316mm209in
5,299mm209in
Width
1,987mm78in
1,976mm78in
Height
1,484mm58in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
3,194mm126in
3,066mm121in
Front track-
1,643mm65in
Rear track-
1,642mm65in
Trunk volume
420L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions-
254g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 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
BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V86,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.9 s
14.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
37.0 s
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Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
217 km/h
135 mph
187 km/h
116 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
BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8
500 hp
373 kW

Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12 has 135 hp more than Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 V8 and Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12: 135 hp (101 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
BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8
660 Nm
487 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
BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8
2,425 kg
5,346 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
BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8
295 km/h
183 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W123.8 s
BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V85.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12 and Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 V8: 1.4 s.

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
BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 V8 and Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12: 2.4 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
BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 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
BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8
826 km
513 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
BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8
500 hp
373 kW
5.2 s
295 km/h
183 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
BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,299 mm
208.6 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 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
BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 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
BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
5.2 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
BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8
Power
635 hp
474 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
5.2 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
2,437 kg
5,373 lb
2,425 kg
5,346 lb
Fuel consumption
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,299 mm
208.6 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
677 km
420 mi
826 km
513 mi
CO2 score
-
254 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
261 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 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 W12Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 V8
Consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.28 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.46 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,491 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12

  • Has 135 hp more
  • Has 240 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 38 km/h (24 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 54 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

Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 V8

  • Is 12 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 149 km (93 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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