Compare the2024 Rolls-Royce SpectreVS 2024 Bentley Flying Spur

The Spectre’s standard lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane. A lane departure warning system costs extra on the Flying Spur.

The Spectre’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Flying Spur doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the Spectre and the Flying Spur have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

The Rolls-Royce Spectre weighs 848 to 1234 pounds more than the Bentley Flying Spur. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The Spectre comes with a full 4-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Flying Spur’s 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty expires 1 year sooner.

The Spectre’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Flying Spur’s (4 vs. 3 years).

Rolls-Royce pays for scheduled maintenance on the Spectre for 4 years and unlimited miles. Rolls-Royce will pay for brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Bentley doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Flying Spur.

The Spectre’s electric motors produces 41 more horsepower (577 vs. 536) and 111 lbs.-ft. more torque (664 vs. 553) than the Flying Spur Hybrid’s standard 2.9 turbo V6 hybrid. The Spectre’s electric motors produces 35 more horsepower (577 vs. 542) and 96 lbs.-ft. more torque (664 vs. 568) than the Flying Spur’s standard 4.0 turbo V8.

On the EPA test cycle the Spectre gets better mileage than the Flying Spur running on electricity:

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

The Spectre can travel with zero emissions on a full charge for 264 to 291 miles. The Flying Spur Hybrid has to start its internal combustion engine after only 21 miles.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Rolls-Royce Spectre higher (10 out of 10) than the Bentley Flying Spur (3 to 5). This means the Spectre produces up to 36.3 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Flying Spur every 15,000 miles.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Spectre has standard 22-inch wheels. Smaller 20-inch wheels are standard on the Flying Spur. The Spectre’s optional 23-inch wheels are larger than the 22-inch wheels optional on the Flying Spur.

The design of the Rolls-Royce Spectre amounts to more than styling. The Spectre has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .25 Cd. That is significantly lower than the Flying Spur (.298). A more efficient exterior helps the Spectre go faster and keeps the interior quieter. It also helps the Spectre get better fuel mileage.