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Bentley Continental Convertible vs BMW 5 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (549 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (212,200 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Continental Convertible or BMW 5 Series Touring?

Bentley Continental Convertible vs BMW 5 Series Touring: Key differences

Bentley Continental Convertible

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BMW 5 Series Touring

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Continental Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 5 Series Touring is considerably cheaper – starting at 53,100 £ , while the Bentley Continental Convertible costs 212,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 159,086 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Bentley Continental Convertible with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 9.8 L/100km.

5 Series Touring

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers markedly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 549 HP. That’s roughly 178 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Bentley Continental Convertible takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW 5 Series Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 485 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers clearly more boot space – 570 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 335 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries clearly more – 620 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring stands well ahead of its rival 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 £53,100
5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 65 - 98 km
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The Bentley Continental GTC is the ultimate cruising companion, wrapping you in hand-stitched leather and hushed luxury while the roof folds away for sun-drenched grand tours. It’s impossibly accomplished — poised and surprisingly playful for its size — delivering an effortless presence that turns every motorway into a first-class runway.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
212,200 £
Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Consumption L/100km
12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
275 g/km
co2
53 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Length
4,850 mm
Length
-
Width
1,964 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Height
1,399 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 kg
Payload
500 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
549 HP
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
318 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
770 Nm
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
404 kW
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2019
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
Brand
Bentley
Brand
BMW
Is the Bentley Continental Convertible offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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