Car comparison

Bentley Flying Spur II 6.0 W12vsBentley Flying Spur III 4.0 V8

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

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Bentley Flying Spur II

6.0 W12

616 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2015
VS

Bentley Flying Spur III

4.0 V8

550 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSedan2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Bentley Flying Spur III 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Lightest
    2,330 kg
    5,137 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    776 km
    482 mi
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Bentley Flying Spur II 6.0 W12

  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    616 hp
    459 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    249 hp/t
    186 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyFlying Spur II6.0 W12BentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V8
Power
616hp459kW
550hp410kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
770Nm568lb-ft
Curb weight
2,475kg5,456lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Gross weight
2,972kg6,552lb
2,980kg6,570lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
318 km/h
198 mph
To 99% top speed
61.6s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
53.3s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
12.1s
Calculated
11.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.4L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
612km380mi
Calculated
776km482mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
5,295mm208in
5,316mm209in
Width
1,976mm78in
2,013mm79in
Height
1,488mm59in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
3,065mm121in
3,194mm126in
Front track
1,643mm65in
-
Rear track
1,642mm65in
-
Trunk volume-
420L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions
343g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Bentley Flying Spur II 6.0 W12Bentley Flying Spur III 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Bentley Flying Spur II 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Flying Spur III 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BentleyFlying Spur II6.0 W126,000 rpm2,000 rpm6,250 rpm
BentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V86,000 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBentleyFlying Spur II6.0 W12BentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.1 s
11.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
49.3 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
318 km/h
198 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
126 mph
207 km/h
129 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyFlying Spur II6.0 W12
616 hp
459 kW
BentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW

Bentley Flying Spur II 6.0 W12 has 66 hp more than Bentley Flying Spur III 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Bentley Flying Spur III 4.0 V8 and Bentley Flying Spur II 6.0 W12: 66 hp (49 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyFlying Spur II6.0 W12
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
BentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V8
770 Nm
568 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyFlying Spur II6.0 W12
2,475 kg
5,456 lb
BentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V8
2,330 kg
5,137 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 II6.0 W12
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
BentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V8
318 km/h
198 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyFlying Spur II6.0 W124.6 s
BentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V84.1 s

Although Bentley Flying Spur II 6.0 W12 has more power, Bentley Flying Spur III 4.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bentley Flying Spur III 4.0 V8 and Bentley Flying Spur II 6.0 W12: 0.5 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 II6.0 W12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
BentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Bentley Flying Spur III 4.0 V8 and Bentley Flying Spur II 6.0 W12: 3.1 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 II6.0 W12
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
BentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V8
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyFlying Spur II6.0 W12
612 km
380 mi
BentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V8
776 km
482 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BentleyFlying Spur II6.0 W12
616 hp
459 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
BentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW
4.1 s
318 km/h
198 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 II6.0 W12
Power
616 hp
459 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,295 mm
208.5 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
BentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
5,316 mm
209.3 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 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 II6.0 W12
Power
616 hp
459 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
BentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Bentley Flying Spur III 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 II6.0 W12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
4.6 s
BentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
4.1 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 II6.0 W12
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
BentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V8
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBentleyFlying Spur II6.0 W12BentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V8
Power
616 hp
459 kW
550 hp
410 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
318 km/h
198 mph
Lightness
2,475 kg
5,456 lb
2,330 kg
5,137 lb
Fuel consumption
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,295 mm
208.5 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
5,316 mm
209.3 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Range score
612 km
380 mi
776 km
482 mi
CO2 score
343 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBentley Flying Spur II 6.0 W12Bentley Flying Spur III 4.0 V8
Consumption14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.72 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.40 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,859 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Flying Spur II 6.0 W12

  • Has 66 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Bentley Flying Spur III 4.0 V8

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 164 km (102 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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