2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur

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Rating8.6

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Fullsize Sedan
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$184,200 - $209,600
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Phenomenally well-crafted cabin

Rivals are much sharper to drive

New touchscreen infotainment system

Endless customization possibilities

Gas-guzzling powertrain

Two-tone exterior paint schemes and 14 unique tri-color interior treatments

Potent powertrain and fast acceleration

Design might be old and outdated for some buyers

Specs & Features

$184,200

price

552 hp @ 6100 rpm

horsepower

479 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

6.0L 12cyl AWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Sedan makes for an excellent contender in the fullsize luxury sedan segment. With standalone trim on offer, the Bentley Continental Flying Spur has a base MSRP of $184,200. It competes directly with the Porsche Panamera Turbo Sedan, the Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 Sedan, and the BMW ALPINA B7 Sedan. Only a 6.8L twin-turbocharged V8 engine is offered, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 552 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 4.9 seconds, the Continental Flying Spur maintains a combined fuel economy of 14 MPG. Bentley offers the Continental Flying Spur in 129 stunning colors, with the St James Red 3 Coat Pearlescent being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

The 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Sedan is an exceptionally well-made luxury sedan offered in a single trim. However, we recommend adding some options to the car such as a backup camera, and a rear-seat entertainment system with twin display screens.

Trims

    Base
    $184,200 onwards
    • 19-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Rear air conditioning with controls
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Sirius AM/FM/Satellite
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof
    Speed
    $209,600 onwards
    • Engine: 6.0L 12cyl AWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 600 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 553 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.5 sec
    • Top Speed: 200 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 13 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$184,200- $209,600

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.62

Horsepower

600 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

553 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

Capacity

5

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$84,700- $133,500

Gasoline

8.32

372 hp @ 6800 rpm

328 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$78,750

Gasoline

8.06

372 hp @ 6800 rpm

328 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$290,000

Gasoline

8.44

505 hp @ 4200 rpm

752 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$71,000- $137,300

Gasoline

8.38

326 hp @ 5800 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

5

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$27,670- $47,670

Gasoline

7.83

292 hp @ 6350 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$73,700- $117,700

Gasoline

8.07

385 hp @ 6500 rpm

380 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$41,500- $48,390

Gasoline

8.47

273 hp @ 6250 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

5

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$127,250- $135,200

Gasoline

7.83

425 hp @ 7000 rpm

361 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

5

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$430,450- $470,350

Gasoline

7.66

543 hp @ 5250 rpm

664 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm

4

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2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.9 sec-200 mph
    4.8 sec-188 mph
    5.1 sec13.5 sec-
    5.3 sec13.7 sec174 mph
    5.4 sec13.5 sec121 mph
    5.4 sec12.2 sec172 mph

    2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      11 mpg19 mpg13 mpg23.8 gal.261.8/452.2 mi.
      2012 Audi A8

      Ranked #1

      18 mpg28 mpg21 mpg23.8 gal.428.4/666.4 mi.
      19 mpg31 mpg21 mpg19.1 gal.-
      18 mpg28 mpg21 mpg23.8 gal.428.4/666.4 mi.
      18 mpg27 mpg21 mpg21.1 gal.475.2/712.8 mi.
      17 mpg25 mpg20 mpg19 gal.323/475 mi.

      2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        208.3 in.77.8 in.55 in.6 in.108.1 in.
        242.7 in.78 in.62 in.7 in.150.7 in.
        229.9 in.78.3 in.64.5 in.6 in.140.6 in.
        225.3 in.78 in.62 in.7 in.133.5 in.
        219.5 in.75.8 in.59.9 in.6 in.128.6 in.
        212.6 in.76.7 in.61 in.6 in.129.7 in.

        2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          16.7 cu.ft.102 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.
          13.2 cu.ft.121.9 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.
          11 cu.ft.130.5 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.
          16.3 cu.ft.106.3 cu.ft.68.8 cu.ft.
          18.7 cu.ft.105.8 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.
          2012 Audi A8

          Ranked #6

          13.2 cu.ft.115.1 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.

          2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            57.5 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.76 ft.
            50.4 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.-
            38.4 cu.ft.16.4 cu.ft.16.4 cu.ft.-
            2012 Audi A8

            Ranked #4

            50.3 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.76 ft.
            16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.-
            14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.-

            2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -1102 lbs.5567 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4151 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1101 lbs.3999 lbs.
              -1157 lbs.6340 lbs.
              --4045 lbs.
              -587 lbs.4389 lbs.

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