Rolls-Royce Ghost vs. Bentley Flying Spur
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Rolls-Royce Ghost 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 Rolls-Royce Ghost and the Bentley Flying Spur.
When we compare the Rolls-Royce Ghost's and the Bentley Flying Spur's specifications and ratings, the Rolls-Royce Ghost has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Bentley Flying Spur has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. Based on this comparison of the Rolls-Royce Ghost's and the Bentley Flying Spur's specifications and ratings, the Rolls-Royce Ghost is a better car than the Bentley Flying Spur.
Pricing: For a new model, the Rolls-Royce Ghost's price is between $380,648 and $472,090, with the Bentley Flying Spur priced between $254,463 and $372,836.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Rolls-Royce Ghost loses 43.9 percent of its value and the Bentley Flying Spur loses 47.1 percent of its value. This means the Rolls-Royce Ghost retains 3.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Bentley Flying Spur.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Rolls-Royce Ghost’s base engine makes 563 horsepower, and the Bentley Flying Spur base engine makes 542 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are large cars, the Rolls-Royce Ghost has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Bentley Flying Spur has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$380,648 - $472,090
Starting MSRP:
$352,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$370,850
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$214,900 - $503,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$254,463 - $372,836
Starting MSRP:
$214,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$370,850
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$214,900 - $503,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
7,765
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
11
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,578
# Good or Great Deals:
1
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$154,700
Depreciation %:
43.9%
Resale Value $:
$197,300
Residual Value %:
56.1%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Exotic Large Cars)
44.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
43.1% - 47.1%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$101,205
Depreciation %:
47.1%
Resale Value $:
$113,695
Residual Value %:
52.9%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Exotic Large Cars)
44.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
43.1% - 47.1%
Rolls-Royce Ghost Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 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 Rolls-Royce Ghost
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Bentley Flying Spur
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
0.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
0.8 - 0.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
0.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
0.8 - 0.9
Rolls-Royce Ghost Rankings
Not yet available
Bentley Flying Spur Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Rolls-Royce Ghost Trim Levels
Base, EWB
Bentley Flying Spur Trim Levels
A V8, Azure V8, Mulliner V8, Mulliner W12, S V8, Speed, Speed Edition 12, V8
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
563 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
627 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.100 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
542 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
568 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.106 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
12
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
357 / 476 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
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
Massage Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
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
Massage Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.8 inches
Cargo Space:
17.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
14.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5617 lbs
Width:
84.6 inches
Height:
61.9 inches
Length:
218.3 inches
Wheelbase:
129.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5137 lbs
Width:
87.4 inches
Height:
58.4 inches
Length:
209.3 inches
Wheelbase:
125.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/40R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/45R20
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Camel
Black
Beluga / Burnt Oak
Blue
Imperial Blue
Brown
Newmarket Tan / Saddle
Gray
Brunel / Porpoise / Portland
Green
Cumbrian Green
Purple
Damson
Red
Cricket Ball / Hotspur
White
Linen / Magnolia
