Compare the2023 Bentley Flying SpurVS 2023 Audi RS 7

The Flying Spur has standard whiplash protection, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the whiplash protection system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The RS 7 doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

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 RS 7’s blind spot costs extra.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Flying Spur has a standard rear cross-path warning system, which uses sensors in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. Rear cross-path warning costs extra on the RS 7.

Both the Flying Spur and the RS 7 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, around view monitors, 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 RS 7’s 50,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

The Flying Spur’s optional 6.0 turbo 12-cylinder produces 35 more horsepower (626 vs. 591) and 74 lbs.-ft. more torque (664 vs. 590) than the RS 7’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid.

On the EPA test cycle the Flying Spur Hybrid running on electricity gets better mileage than the RS 7 (43 city/50 hwy MPGe vs. 14 city/21 hwy).

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

The Flying Spur Hybrid can travel with zero emissions for 21 miles. The RS 7 can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

The Flying Spur Hybrid’s standard fuel tank has 1.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the RS 7 (21 vs. 19.3 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Flying Spur’s standard fuel tank has 4.5 gallons more fuel capacity than the RS 7 (23.8 vs. 19.3 gallons).

The Flying Spur offers a standard sequential manual gearbox (SMG). With no clutch pedal to worry about and a fully automatic mode, an SMG is much more efficient than a conventional automatic but just as easy to drive. The RS 7 doesn’t offer an SMG or a conventional manual transmission.

The Flying Spur stops shorter than the RS 7:

For better traction and acceleration, the Flying Spur has larger standard rear tires than the RS 7 (295/40R20 vs. 275/35R21). The Flying Spur’s optional rear tires are larger than the largest rear tires available on the RS 7 (315/30R22 vs. 285/30R22).

The Flying Spur offers active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The RS 7 doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

The Flying Spur offers an available adjustable active suspension system, which counteracts cornering forces actively, limiting body roll and improving handling and stability. Audi doesn’t offer an active suspension on the RS 7.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Flying Spur’s wheelbase is 10.4 inches longer than on the RS 7 (125.7 inches vs. 115.3 inches).

The Flying Spur’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (52% to 48%) than the RS 7’s (56.1% to 43.9%). This gives the Flying Spur more stable handling and braking.

The Flying Spur handles at .98 G’s, while the RS 7 pulls only .95 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 3.7 feet tighter than the RS 7’s (36.3 feet vs. 40 feet). The Flying Spur’s turning circle is 2.4 feet tighter than the RS 7’s (37.6 feet vs. 40 feet).

The design of the Bentley Flying Spur amounts to more than styling. The Flying Spur has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .298 Cd. That is lower than the RS 7 (.32) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the Flying Spur get better fuel mileage.

The Flying Spur has 7 cubic feet more passenger volume than the RS 7 (102 vs. 95).

The Flying Spur has .4 inches more front headroom, .6 inches more front legroom, 1.3 inches more front shoulder room and 5.9 inches more rear legroom than the RS 7.

With its sedan body style, valet key and remote trunk release lockout, the Flying Spur offers cargo security. The RS 7’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 RS 7 doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

A power rear sunshade and rear side window sunshades are standard in the Flying Spur to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The RS 7 doesn’t offer a rear sunshade.

Standard air conditioned seats in the front and rear seats keep the Flying Spur’s passengers comfortable and take the sting out of hot leather in summer. The RS 7 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.

The Flying Spur has standard massaging front seats. Massaging front seats cost extra on the RS 7. The Flying Spur also has standard massaging rear seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging rear seats aren’t available in the RS 7.