2014 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. Its Competition

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Feb 20, 2013

Bentley's Flying Spur is one of the most exclusively priced and engineered sedans in the world--and as such, only a few cars appeal to the same clientele.

There's a new Mercedes S-Class coming this year, and it's being developed expressly to drift upmarket into Rolls-Royce and Bentley territory at its upper reaches.

Expect dramatic interiors, lavish equipment, and from what we've already seen, far-reaching safety technology.

The Rolls-Royce Ghost is the Spur's direct challenger--more bespoke British motoring, with maybe a more sedate touch, and less eagerness to engage the driver.

Quite the opposite of that, the Aston Martin Rapide gives up all pretense of practicality for its stunning looks.

There's virtually no adult-sized room in back to speak of, but--well, have you seen it?

2014 Bentley Continental Flying Spur	2014 Aston Martin Rapide	2013 Mercedes-Benz S Class Get FREE Price Quote	2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost Get FREE Price Quote
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N/A The 2014 Bentley Flying Spur has lost none of its continental appeal, despite the name change. We'll bring you a first drive soon.	8.4 With the 2014 Rapide S, Aston Martin delivers an exclusive classic touring-car design with quintessentially British styling, and the sharp, balanced driving experience of a sports car.	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 Rolls-Royce Ghost is unquestionably deserving of its hyperluxury mantle, yet isn't ruffled by an owner that wants to take control personally.
MSRP From
N/A	N/A	$92,350	$246,500
Gas Mileage
		12 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy	13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy
Engine
N/A	N/A	Gas/Electric V6	Turbocharged Gas V12
EPA Class
N/A	N/A	Large	Large car
Style Name
N/A	N/A	4dr Sedan S400 Hybrid RWD	4dr Sedan
Drivetrain
N/A	N/A	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear wheel drive
Passenger Capacity
N/A	N/A	5	5
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	4
Body Style
N/A	N/A	Sedan	Sedan
Transmission
N/A	N/A	Automatic	Automatic