DecodedCarsBentley Flying Spur vs Rolls-Royce Ghost
2026 Bentley Flying Spur vs 2026 Rolls-Royce Ghost — two rivals compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
The Bentley Flying Spur is more fuel-efficient: 19 vs 14 MPG combined in its best version.
That works out to about $1,500 a year less in fuel for the Bentley Flying Spur (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).
The Rolls-Royce Ghost is the bigger car, about 6 inches longer.
Across all model years since 2005, the Bentley Flying Spur has had fewer recall campaigns (7 vs 9).
The two cars
The 2026 Bentley Flying Spur is a midsize car offered with a 4.0L 8-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive. It measures about 209 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 126-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,452 lb (4dr Sedan AWD).
The 2026 Rolls-Royce Ghost is a large car offered with a 6.7L 12-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive. It measures about 215 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 130-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,368 lb (Series Ii 4dr Sedan).
Buying used? The 2024 Flying Spur and the 2024 Ghost have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2021 Flying Spur and the 2021 Ghost.
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Bentley Flying Spur if…
- You want lower fuel bills (19 vs 14 MPG)
- You want something easier to park (6 in shorter)
- You want a hybrid or electric option
Choose the Rolls-Royce Ghost if…
- You want more room (6 in longer)
Pros & cons of each
2026 Bentley Flying Spur
- Plug-in hybrid version availableOffered as a plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 19 MPG combined, 39% below the 2026 midsize car average of 31.2 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
2026 Rolls-Royce Ghost
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 14 MPG combined, 46% below the 2026 large car average of 25.9 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
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