Is The Bentley Continental Flying Spur Worth DOUBLE The Price Of A Jaguar XJL?

Once and a while you have to sit down, look in the mirror and say "Is it really worth it?" No, no. Not the Ike Behar tie you are currently wearing. We all know those are worth it.

We're talking about cars of course, silly.

For example, let's take a look at a modern auto question that has been lingering for a little bit: is the Bentley Continental Flying Spur really worth DOUBLE the price of a Jaguar XJL? To be more precise, the XJ rings the register anywhere from approximately $72,000 to $114,000 where the Bentley costs upwards of 180 heads of lettuce, give or take.

While the new Jaguar's exterior appears to 00R as a larger XF with a French-inspired, tacked-on rear end, its interior is where this car shines. It is a tasteful blend of new and old world with a hint of modern amenities.

Meanwhile the Flying Spur appears genuinely old school and it should only be piloted by anyone with a tweed blazer.

Neither cars can be considered lust worthy from their outside appearance but like some may say about their significant other, "it's on the inside that counts." This is shorthand for "yeah, they're ugly."

Ultimately, we want to know taking all things into consideration, is the Bentley worth it?

PS -- I'd love to have a comparable PR video from Bentley but it appears that the company is still stuck in 1928 or something and does not know what the internet is. As you can see its YouTube only has two videos on it.

**Take a peak at the video that displays Jaguar's interior down below










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Nostradamus - 8/22/2010 12:31:45 PM

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No... Unless the name Bentley is that important to you.

B7FAN - 8/23/2010 7:40:32 AM

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bentley the name is a status symbol to show people that they can spend 200k-300k on a car as is rolls if you got it why not you only live once

clsboy - 8/22/2010 1:53:57 PM

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Soooo... is the XJ worth twice the price of a Ford Taurus????......

B7FAN - 8/23/2010 7:39:13 AM

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are we comparing apples to dirt?????????????

B7FAN - 8/23/2010 3:46:11 PM

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come on now we are getting STUPID with this now enough of the ridiculous question is this worth 5 of these or 2 of these.....ok is a ford taurus SHO worth the price of 2 fusions you A$$E$ can go all day with this but Im not entertaining this have fun and lemme know how you make out is an R8 worth the price of 1 1/2 E63's this article is stupid

LACMAN - 8/22/2010 2:03:56 PM

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Two different cars. I'd say no its not worth double the Jag but thats just the opinion of an average guy. If I wasnt the average guy and I could afford a Bentley, if thats what I wanted thats what I would buy.

edeus123 - 8/22/2010 5:06:31 PM

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First off what is a XJL? Was that some short of ironic sarcasm name given to the XJ? Anyway, this is truly a flame war topic. As I said before and I will say it again that the XJ is great car and beautiful inside and out. I mean it just have so much presence about itself.

JRobUSC - 8/22/2010 7:42:00 PM

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"First off what is a XJL? Was that some short of ironic sarcasm name given to the XJ? "

Uh, no. That's the name Jaguar gave it, it's the "L"ong wheelbase version of the XJ.

edeus123 - 8/22/2010 10:26:39 PM

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First out let me apologize for showing my ignorance. I just knew that only the previous XJ carried the long wheel base model and this model doesn't. Due to the fact the standard is close in size with the BMW 7 long wheel base.

edeus123 - 8/22/2010 5:14:12 PM

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And the Bentley is nice, but I as said previously before that is the problem/ or great thing with the Jag in which it presents a middle ground between Merc/Bimmer and Bentley/Rolls Royce.

JRobUSC - 8/22/2010 7:54:48 PM

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please understand when I say this that I really, really like the XJ. I think it's a great looking car inside and out and according to reviews it's apparently dynamically as good or better than anything in the class. Kudos to Jag. But "middle ground" between a Benz/BMW/Audi/etc. and a Bentley/Rolls? No. If the Jag costs the same or less than the BMW/Benz/Audi/etc. then it's not a "middle ground" between them and cars costing two or three times as much. It's "the same ground". The "middle ground" would be cars that cost... in the middle.

edeus123 - 8/23/2010 2:35:17 AM

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this is what I mean Bimmer/Merc--Jag--Bentley/Roll Royce
you see the Jag is in the "middle." I guess I should say in my opinion, which I have stated before that the Jag is more of a "bridging" vehicle between the classes. Also I'm not basing things off the price category, but rather pure execution of materials and presentation of the vehicle, i.e, "the aesthetic qualities."

edeus123 - 8/23/2010 2:37:49 AM

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And yes, price wise its not the middle ground. I do agree with you, JRobUSC, on that particular issue, but again I'm not talking about price.

Lexus - 8/22/2010 5:35:39 PM

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No the Bentley does NOT worth double what the XJ worth, you're just paying for the name plate or logo. They're both good looking car with great heritage and following.

I be happy with either car. Who care what everyone think you drive or own, as long as you're happpy and having fun what you drive is all it matter to me.

0to60 - 8/22/2010 5:44:17 PM

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Yes. Is that what is cost? This argument can be made about almost any are.

0to60 - 8/22/2010 5:44:56 PM

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any car, lol. Geez 001, how long have we been asking for an edit button?????

mini22 - 8/22/2010 6:36:39 PM

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The Flying Spur is not worth twice the price.However the Mulsanne is worth 3 times as much(perhaps). The Jaguar is a fabulous car.I'm not sure I would opt for the Bentley when their is the supercharged 507 HP XJR. The Jaguar is lighter on it's feet and handles better even in base form then BMW's 7 series,the S class or the A8. The Jag is compared to a Maserati Quattroporte and the Porsche Panamera but rides better and has more room then either.

1BadMan - 8/22/2010 7:43:02 PM

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Since these two cars are probably not being cross shopped, since the demographics are very different. If you go to Crewe and see the amount of hand-work by craftsman that goes in to a Bentley, even one based on a VW Phaeton is worth the money. Let's see an $113,000 XJL Supersport and the way it is built which is done in a very modern way or a car that has various custom ways as desired by the client (bespoke) is probably worth the extra money. The Bentley heritage and craftsmanship is worth it.

I have sold Jaguars and this new XJ is car that is 6 years late. They needed a progressive car a long time ago and a break with past, which this does. Jaguars demographic is high, while most of the Bentley owners that I know are under 45 years old which was the Bentley target market while developing the current Continental line. Jaguar traditionally tends to have an anemic conquest rate, I doubt conquest sales from Bentley.

And you can more or less of something but you cannot buy more for less!

kablaam - 8/23/2010 6:45:31 AM

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This is stupid now.

They are not in the same league. No knocks against the jaguar but the car could be faster and handle better but doesn't mean it is better in the eyes of the uber-rich. A casio or seiko is probably more accurate than a rolex but, again, they are in different leagues.

LACMAN - 8/23/2010 11:26:01 AM

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I commented yesterday "kablaam" and Im just reading everything today and I agree. This is VERY stupid.

What a hot mess. You post a topic/article for discussion (00R) and you dont give your own opinion. You must know this is stupid your self...

LACMAN - 8/23/2010 11:29:26 AM

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"Is a Range Rover worthy of the premium over a 2011 Grand Cherokee Overland?"

*rolls eyes in sarcasm*

cardentist - 8/23/2010 11:31:44 AM

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WORTHLESS CONVERSATION! SMH!