Compare the2022 Bentley Flying SpurVS 2022 Porsche Panamera

The Flying Spur’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Panamera doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the Flying Spur. But it costs extra on the Panamera.

The Flying Spur has a standard blind spot warning system which uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them. A system to reveal vehicles in the Panamera’s blind spot costs extra.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Flying Spur’s standard rear cross-path warning system uses sensors in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. The Panamera doesn’t offer a cross-path warning system.

Both the Flying Spur and the Panamera have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available night vision systems and lane departure warning systems.

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

The Flying Spur has more powerful engines than the Panamera:

As tested in Motor Trend the Flying Spur V8 4.0 turbo V8 is faster than the Panamera 4S 2.9 turbo V6:

The Flying Spur V8’s maximum driving range in pure electric mode is 25 miles, 32% further than the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid’s 19 mile range.

For better stopping power the Flying Spur’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Panamera:

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Flying Spur V8 has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the Panamera. The Flying Spur’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 21-inch wheels optional on the Panamera.

The front and rear suspension of the Flying Spur uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the Panamera, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Flying Spur’s wheelbase is 9.6 inches longer than on the Panamera (125.7 inches vs. 116.1 inches). The Flying Spur’s wheelbase is 3.7 inches longer than on the Panamera Executive (125.7 inches vs. 122 inches).

The Flying Spur handles at .98 G’s, while the Panamera Turbo pulls only .94 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the Flying Spur Rear Wheel Steering’s turning circle is 1.1 feet tighter than the Panamera w/Rear Axle Steering’s (36.3 feet vs. 37.4 feet). The Flying Spur’s turning circle is 3.1 feet tighter than the Panamera Executive’s (37.6 feet vs. 40.7 feet).

The Flying Spur has 6 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Panamera (102 vs. 96).

The Flying Spur has .4 inches more front shoulder room, 7.3 inches more rear legroom and .7 inches more rear shoulder room than the Panamera.

With its sedan body style, valet key and remote trunk release lockout, the Flying Spur offers cargo security. The Panamera’s hatchback body style, non-lockable folding seat and non-lockable remote release defeat cargo security.

The Flying Spur has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The Panamera doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

The Flying Spur’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. An easy entry system costs extra on the Panamera.

If the windows are left open on the Flying Spur the driver can close them all at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the Panamera can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the Flying Spur to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Panamera doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

The Flying Spur’s Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The Panamera doesn’t offer an automated parking system.