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Bentley Continental Coupe vs BMW 5 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (549 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (192,900 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Continental Coupe or BMW 5 Series Saloon?

Bentley Continental Coupe vs BMW 5 Series Saloon: Key differences

Bentley Continental Coupe

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BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Continental Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 5 Series Saloon is significantly cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Bentley Continental Coupe costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 141,514 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Bentley Continental Coupe with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 9.7 L/100km.

5 Series Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers clearly 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 Saloon is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Bentley Continental Coupe takes 4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

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

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is visibly lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 365 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers noticeably more boot space – 520 L compared to 358 L. That’s a difference of about 162 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries visibly more – 600 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon 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 £51,400
5 Series Saloon

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • 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 2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 105 km
Bentley Continental Coupe
BMW 5 Series Saloon

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Bentley Continental Coupe

The Bentley Continental Coupe slips between grand tourer and high-fashion statement with effortless poise, its cabin drenched in handcrafted leather and tasteful, indulgent details that make every journey feel like a special occasion. On the road it masks immense performance behind a serene, buttoned-up demeanor while doling out a surprisingly composed and playful driving character whenever you ask for it, making it ideal for buyers who want both presence and comfort with a wink.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon

The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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Bentley Continental Coupe
BMW 5 Series Saloon

Costs and Consumption

Price
192,900 £
Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
48 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Trunk capacity
358 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Length
4,850 mm
Length
-
Width
1,966 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Height
1,405 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 kg
Payload
425 - 600 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 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 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
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
Brand
Bentley
Brand
BMW
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