Bentley Flying Spur III
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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4.0 V8
Comparison overview
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Best choices
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
Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 V8
- Lightest2,425 kg5,346 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption15.6 L/100 km15.1 mpg US18.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.1 L/100 km29.0 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
- Best estimated range826 km513 mi
- Best economy score78/100
- Best practicality score73/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 | BentleyFlying 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 W12: Power / Torque
- Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 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 |
| BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8 | 6,000 rpm | 1,750 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 | BentleyFlying 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 | - |
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 | 3.8 s |
| BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8 | 5.2 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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| BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 |
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| BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8 |
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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 | ||||||
| BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8 |
| 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.
| 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 |
| 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.
| 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 |
| 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
| Vehicle | BentleyFlying Spur III6.0 W12 | BentleyFlying Spur II4.0 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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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| Vehicle | Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12 | Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK | 10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 23.28 LC100 km | 19.08 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 37.46 LC100 mi | 30.70 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal | 1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,491 LC/year | 2,861 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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