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BMW 1 Series vs Bentley Bentayga comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (29,400 £ vs 177,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 1 Series or Bentley Bentayga?

BMW 1 Series vs Bentley Bentayga: Key differences

BMW 1 Series

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Bentley Bentayga

  • significantly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

1 Series

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 1 Series is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,400 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 147,900 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 1 Series uses 4.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 8.7 L/100km.

Bentayga

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 Bentley Bentayga offers significantly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Bentayga is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the BMW 1 Series takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Bentayga delivers significantly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

1 Series

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 1 Series is significantly lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 950 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Bentayga offers clearly more boot space – 484 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 104 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries noticeably more – 835 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 325 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 1 Series 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 £29,400
1 Series

BMW 1 Series

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
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Bentley Bentayga

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BMW 1 Series

The BMW 1 Series is a compact premium hatchback that injects a proper sense of driving fun into everyday life, with sharp handling and a cabin that punches above its class. It’s a great pick for buyers who want sporty manners without losing practicality, and yes, you’ll still get that unmistakable BMW grin behind the wheel.

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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 1 Series
Bentley Bentayga

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,400 - 51,900 £
Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
co2
112 - 173 g/km
co2
294 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
-
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
1,728 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Payload
475 - 510 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Bentley
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