The 2022 Porsche Taycan is one of the world’s most exclusive super cars. Its exotic appearance, lighting speed and extravagance make it a vehicle reserved only for those with very deep pockets. But what happens when it faces off against the 2022 Bentley Flying Spur, a six figure dynamo with incredible handling, a breathtaking appearance and regal interior?
Design & Style
The Bentley Flying Spur is designed to pamper those lucky enough to sit in it. Its chassis is athletic and buyers get the choice of 3 engine options, all of which are fantastic. Its cabin features the finest leather, metallic accents and wooden surfaces which are combined with the newest high tech features. The seats can be power adjusted and even their armrests can be heated when the weather turns cold.
The Porsche Taycan is sleek and predatory, with an almost crocodilian appearance. New features this year include enhanced infotainment, Spotify, Android Auto and upgraded voice recognition. Its size is similar to the Panamera yet its engineers ensured that the Taycan is distinct, with its own design cues like fang style LEDs, rear wheeled drive and adaptive dampers. Passengers within the cabin will be treated to plush seats that can be heated or cooled and twelve cubic feet has been reserved for luggage.
Technology & Safety
A car as expensive as the Porsche Taycan will never be crash tested by the NHTSA or IIHS, and it doesn’t have to be since it is equipped with the newest countermeasures that drivers want, such as cameras with night vision and surround view, multiple airbags, parking sensors and automated emergency brakes. Amenities within its cabin are plentiful and include seats that can be powered adjusted, heated and cooled, seventeen inch digitized gauge cluster, and 11 inch touch display with climate control.
The Bentley Flying Spur is equipped with all the driver assistance functions found in the Porsche, including pedestrian detection, emergency automated brakes, frontal impact alerts, night vision and multiple airbags. Luxuries within its cabin include a nineteen speaker sound system from Naim, Apple CarPlay, wifi, 12 inch touch displays, climate control and analog dials.
Performance
Those that purchase the Bentley Flying Spur can get a W-12 engine that is capable of generating 626 horsepower with the ability to accelerate from zero to sixty in 3.5 seconds. Those that purchase the Porsche Taycan Turbo S will get a 750 horsepower engine that can accelerate from zero to sixty in about 2.6 seconds with a maximum 162 mph top speed.
The Bottom Line
Though it is certainly gorgeous, the Bentley Flying Spur falls short of the Taycan. Its horsepower and zero to sixty acceleration is inferior, and its fuel economy is terrible at 12 miles per gallon within cities, making the Porsche Taycan the winner.
Ready to Schedule a Porsche Taycan Test Drive Today?
If you are interested in experiencing the luxury package that the 2022 Porsche Taycan offers, you can test drive this stellar car with us at Porsche of Princeton. We are located in New Jersey and proudly serve car buyers in the Tri-State area. Drop by our showroom today or simply call us in advance to book a Porsche Taycan test drive appointment.
