Car comparison

Bentley Flying Spur III 4.0 V8vsBMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0

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

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Bentley Flying Spur III

4.0 V8

550 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSedan2020-2024
VS

BMW M3 (G80)

CS 3.0

550 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,765 kg
    3,891 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    312 hp/t
    232 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V8BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
Power
550hp410kW
550hp410kW
Torque
770Nm568lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
2,330kg5,137lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight
2,980kg6,570lb
2,245kg4,949lb
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.3s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
11.0s
Calculated
11.1s
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
312hp/t232kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
776km482mi
Calculated
567km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
5,316mm209in
4,795mm189in
Width
2,013mm79in
1,918mm76in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
3,194mm126in
2,857mm112in
Front track-
1,623mm64in
Rear track-
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance-
123mm5in
Trunk volume
420L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
90L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Bentley Flying Spur III 4.0 V8BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0PowerTorque
  • Bentley Flying Spur III 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V86,000 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,950 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V8BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.0 s
11.1 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
7.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
202 km/h
125 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
550 hp
410 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V8
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V8
2,330 kg
5,137 lb
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
1,765 kg
3,891 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 III4.0 V8
318 km/h
198 mph
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V84.1 s
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.03.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0 and Bentley Flying Spur III 4.0 V8: 0.7 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 III4.0 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0 and Bentley Flying Spur III 4.0 V8: 1.2 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 III4.0 V8
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
312 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V8
776 km
482 mi
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
567 km
353 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW
4.1 s
318 km/h
198 mph
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
550 hp
410 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 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 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
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 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 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
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0 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 III4.0 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
4.1 s
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
3.4 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 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
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
312 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBentleyFlying Spur III4.0 V8BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
Power
550 hp
410 kW
550 hp
410 kW
Torque
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
3.4 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Lightness
2,330 kg
5,137 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
5,316 mm
209.3 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
776 km
482 mi
567 km
353 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
312 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBentley Flying Spur III 4.0 V8BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Flying Spur III 4.0 V8

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 209 km (130 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0

  • Is 565 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 76 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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