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Bentley Bentayga vs BMW 7 Series comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (177,300 £ vs 102,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Bentayga or BMW 7 Series?

Bentley Bentayga vs BMW 7 Series: Key differences

Bentley Bentayga

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BMW 7 Series

  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Bentayga

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 7 Series is considerably cheaper – starting at 102,800 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 74,486 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 7 Series uses 3.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 9.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 7 Series offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 80 km, about 30 km more than the Bentley Bentayga.

7 Series

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 7 Series offers marginally more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 7 Series is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Bentley Bentayga takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers only slightly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Bentayga

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 7 Series is only slightly lighter – 2,255 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 7 Series offers moderately more boot space – 540 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 56 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries noticeably more – 835 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 7 Series is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £102,800
7 Series

BMW 7 Series

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 300 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 80 km
Bentley Bentayga
BMW 7 Series

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Bentley Bentayga

The Bentley Bentayga wraps top-tier luxury and SUV practicality into one impeccably finished package, with a hushed cabin and amenities that pamper both driver and passengers. It’s the sort of car that signals success with understatement — a tailored suit on wheels that makes long drives feel like first-class travel.

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BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.

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Bentley Bentayga
BMW 7 Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
50 km
Electric Range
80 km
Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
294 g/km
co2
74 - 160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Length
-
Width
1,998 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
1,728 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
736 - 835 kg
Payload
605 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
Brand
Bentley
Brand
BMW
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