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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Bentley Bentayga comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 177,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Bentley Bentayga?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Bentley Bentayga: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Bentley Bentayga

  • very slightly more power
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 137,315 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 10.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers significantly more range – reaching up to 101 km, about 51 km more than the Bentley Bentayga.

Bentayga

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 Bentley Bentayga offers very slightly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Bentley Bentayga takes 4.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Bentayga delivers marginally more torque with 770 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

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 3 Series Saloon is clearly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 840 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Bentayga offers only slightly more boot space – 484 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 4 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries considerably more – 835 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 340 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon 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 £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 96 - 101 km
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BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
294 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
-
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
1,728 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Bentley
Is the BMW 3 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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