Jaguar XJ vs. Bentley Flying Spur
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jaguar XJ and Bentley Flying Spur contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Jaguar XJ and the Bentley Flying Spur.
When comparing the Jaguar XJ's and the Bentley Flying Spur's specifications and ratings, the Jaguar XJ has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Bentley Flying Spur has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Jaguar XJ and Bentley Flying Spur have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Jaguar XJ's and the Bentley Flying Spur's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2018 Jaguar XJ ranges from $23,345 to $40,729 while a used 2018 Bentley Flying Spur is priced between $81,868 to $129,967.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Jaguar XJ loses 61.1 percent of its value and the Bentley Flying Spur loses 47.1 percent of its value. This means the Bentley Flying Spur retains 14 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jaguar XJ.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jaguar XJ’s base engine makes 340 horsepower, and the Bentley Flying Spur base engine makes 500 horsepower. The XJ is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 586 miles. The Flying Spur is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. This gives the Jaguar XJ the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Bentley Flying Spur. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Jaguar XJ and Bentley Flying Spur are comparable in regards to interior volume
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$75,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$79,743
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$29,565 - $133,300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$189,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$315,033
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$189,000 - $417,825
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$33,743
Price Range:
$23,345 - $40,729
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$42,393
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$19,448 - $94,476
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
54,647
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$107,621
Price Range:
$81,868 - $129,967
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$236,569
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$107,621 - $352,236
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
6
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
22,842
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Jaguar XJ Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Bentley Flying Spur Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jaguar XJ
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
5.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.7 - 8.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Bentley Flying Spur
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.5 - 100.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
0.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
0.6 - 1.6
Jaguar XJ Rankings
Ranking
9 out of / 24Ranking
10 out of / 24Ranking
21 out of / 24Bentley Flying Spur Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Jaguar XJ Trim Levels
R-Sport, Supercharged
Bentley Flying Spur Trim Levels
V8, V8 S, W12, W12 S
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
340 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
332 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.087 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
500 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
487 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.094 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 27 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
391 / 586 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 22 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
312 / 528 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Cargo Space:
15.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.4 inches
Cargo Space:
16.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3891 lbs
Width:
82.9 inches
Height:
57.5 inches
Length:
202 inches
Wheelbase:
119.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5329 lbs
Width:
86.9 inches
Height:
58.6 inches
Length:
208.6 inches
Wheelbase:
120.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45ZR19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/45ZR19
Exterior Colors
Black
Farallon Black Metallic / Narvik Black / Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Loire Blue Metallic
Gray
Carpathian Grey Metallic / Corris Grey Metallic
Green
British Racing Green Metallic
Red
Firenze Red Metallic / Rosello Red Metallic
Silver
Indus Silver Metallic
White
Fuji White / Yulong White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Cashew with Truffle Stitching / London Tan with Ebony Stitching
Black
Ebony with Ivory Stitching
White
Ivory with Mineral Stitching
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Camel / Saffron
Black
Beluga / Burnt Oak
White
Linen / Magnolia
Blue
Imperial Blue
Brown
Newmarket Tan / Saddle
Gray
Brunel / Porpoise / Portland / Shortbread
Green
Cumbrian Green
Purple
Damson
Red
Fireglow / Hotspur
