Compare the2026 BMW 7 SeriesVS 2025 Bentley Flying Spur

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the 7 Series xDrive’s standard Hill Descent Control allows you to creep down safely. The Flying Spur doesn’t offer Hill Descent Control.

The BMW 7 Series’ optionalSurround View is available with washers for its front and rear cameras, ensuring crystal-clear visibility in any weather condition. Conversely, the Bentley Flying Spur only offers a rear camera washer, which may not provide the same level of all-weather performance.

The 7 Series’ driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Flying Spur doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the 7 Series and the Flying Spur have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available all wheel drive and around view monitors.

The 7 Series comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Flying Spur’s 3-year basic warranty expires 1 year sooner.

The 7 Series’ corrosion warranty is 9 years longer than the Flying Spur’s (12 vs. 3 years).

BMW pays for scheduled maintenance on the 7 Series for 3 years and 36,000 miles. BMW will pay for oil changes, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Bentley doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Flying Spur.

There are over 7 times as many BMW dealers as there are Bentley dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the 7 Series’ warranty.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the 7 Series’ reliability 23 points higher than the Flying Spur.

On the EPA test cycle the 750e running on electricity gets better mileage than the Flying Spur SPEED running on electricity (68 city/74 hwy vs. 49 city/57 hwy MPGe).

On the EPA test cycle the 7 Series running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the Flying Spur running its gasoline engine:

The 750e can travel with zero emissions on electricity, only, on a full charge for 35 miles. The Flying Spur SPEED has to start its internal combustion engine after only 30 miles.

The 7 Series stops shorter than the Flying Spur:

For better maneuverability, the 7 Series’ turning circle is 1 foot tighter than the Flying Spur’s (39.7 feet vs. 40.7 feet). The 7 Series xDrive’s turning circle is .3 feet tighter than the Flying Spur’s (40.4 feet vs. 40.7 feet).

The BMW 7 Series may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 200 to 1100 pounds less than the Bentley Flying Spur.

The front grille of the 7 Series uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Flying Spur doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the 7 Series a Large car, while the Flying Spur is rated a Mid-size.

The 7 Series has 8 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Flying Spur (110 vs. 102).

The 7 Series has .6 inches more front headroom, 2.5 inches more front shoulder room, 1 inch more rear legroom and 1.3 inches more rear shoulder room than the Flying Spur.

The 7 Series has a much larger trunk than the Flying Spur (13.7 vs. 12.2 cubic feet).

The 7 Series’ instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The Flying Spur does not have an oil pressure gauge.

If the windows are left open on the 7 Series the driver can close them all at the outside door handle or from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Flying Spur can’t use the remote to operate the windows.

The 7 Series’ power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The Flying Spur’s cruise control switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the 7 Series has standard extendable sun visors. The Flying Spur doesn’t offer extendable visors.

The 7 Series is available in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The Flying Spur doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

The BMW 7 Series outsold the Bentley Flying Spur by almost 10 to one during 2024.