2022 Bentley Flying Spur hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid AWD vs V8 Sedan AWD
Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run.
$500less to buy
- Hybrid: $500 less. Saves $238 a year.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every hybrid pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid AWD V8 Sedan AWD | $204,000 $204,500 | 19 mpg 17 mpg | $2,021 $2,259 | -$500 | $238 | None needed | Hybrid, $1,927 |
What changes the answer
- No price gap to pay back.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 536 hp | 542 hp | -6 hp |
| Torque | 553 lb-ft | 568 lb-ft | -15 lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 5,538 lb | 5,137 lb | +401 lb |
Plug-in hybrid vs gas
Not established. Hybrid Sedan AWD vs V8 Sedan AWD.
- Hybrid Sedan AWD: no electric rating.
- Set plug-in miles on electricity to 0% to compare on gas.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD trim used.
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Sedan AWD V8 Sedan AWD | $210,600 $204,500 | 19 mpg 17 mpg | Not established $2,259 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree