2013 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. Its Competition

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Sep 18, 2012

As the driver's Bentley sedan, there's only one real natural competitor, the Rolls-Royce Ghost.

As the driver's sedan of the Rolls-Royce range, it closely matches the Flying Spur in terms of power, luxury, equipment, and style.

Mercedes-Benz's S600, while not springing from so exclusive a niche, offers much in the way of a similar driving experience; the S63 and S65 AMG models go to even more extreme levels of large-sedan performance.

All S Class models come up a touch short in terms of opulence, however.

The Maserati Quattroporte takes a sportier angle at the luxury sedan theme, with Italian flair and style.

Porsche's Panamera offers even more incredible sporting performance, as well as a very well-trimmed interior, but its slightly awkward exterior and more ordinary interior likely take it out of the equation for the Bentley shopper.

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9 The 2013 Bentley Continental Flying Spur isn't as driver-centric as the Continental coupes are, but it is a no-compromise luxury sedan with a fun streak.	9.2 Covering its wide range of performance personalities, all with superb comfort and some of the world's top in-car tech, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S Class is one model you'll be as happy to be in as to be seen in.	8.2 The 2013 Porsche Panamera continues the success of the brand's unusual-looking fastback sport sedan.	8.2 The 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is unquestionably deserving of its hyperluxury mantle, yet isn't ruffled by an owner that wants to take control personally.	7.8 The 2013 Maserati Quattroporte performs with some of the verve of a sports car, and aims to make new converts from those who drive stodgy luxury cars.
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$184,200	$92,350	$75,850	$246,500	N/A
Gas Mileage
11 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy	12 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy	15 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy	13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy
Engine
Turbocharged Gas/Ethanol W12	Gas/Electric V6	Gas V6	Turbocharged Gas V12	N/A
EPA Class
Midsize Cars	Large	Large Car	Large car	N/A
Style Name
4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan S400 Hybrid RWD	4-Door HB	4-Door Sedan	N/A
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear wheel drive	N/A
Passenger Capacity
5	5	4	5	N/A
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	4	N/A
Body Style
4 Door Sedan	Sedan	Hatchback	Sedan	N/A
Transmission
Automatic w/manual shift	Automatic	Automatic w/Manual Shift	Automatic	N/A