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Bentley Flying Spur vs BMW X5 comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (180,900 £ vs 77,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Flying Spur or BMW X5?

Bentley Flying Spur vs BMW X5: Key differences

Bentley Flying Spur

BMW X5

  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space

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

Flying Spur

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW X5 is considerably cheaper – starting at 77,100 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 103,800 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X5 uses 3 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Bentley Flying Spur with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW X5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 105 km, about 64 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

X5

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 X5 offers slightly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Bentley Flying Spur takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Flying Spur is noticeably faster – reaching 318 km/h, while the BMW X5 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 68 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers marginally more torque with 770 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Flying Spur

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: BMW X5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X5 is only slightly lighter – 2,240 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X5 offers visibly more boot space – 650 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X5 carries barely more – 705 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X5 is far ahead 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 £77,100
X5

BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 105 km
Bentley Flying Spur
BMW X5

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Bentley Flying Spur

The Bentley Flying Spur wraps landmark luxury and bespoke British craft into a sedan that feels like a private members' club you can park in your driveway. It delivers chauffeur-grade comfort wrapped in driver-focused poise, turning an ordinary commute into a memorably grand arrival.

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BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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Bentley Flying Spur
BMW X5

Costs and Consumption

Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Price
77,100 - 143,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
41 km
Electric Range
105 km
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
Battery Capacity
25.7 kWh
co2
75 - 288 g/km
co2
68 - 289 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Length
5,316 mm
Length
4,935 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Height
1,755 - 1,765 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,720 - 1,870 L
Payload
525 - 650 kg
Payload
565 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Bentley
Brand
BMW
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