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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Bentley Flying Spur?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Bentley Flying Spur

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

5 Series Saloon

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 5 Series Saloon is substantially cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 129,429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Bentley Flying Spur with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers considerably more range – reaching up to 105 km, about 64 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

Flying Spur

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers markedly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Bentley Flying Spur takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

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

5 Series Saloon

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 noticeably lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 530 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers somewhat more boot space – 520 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries barely more – 650 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly superior 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 £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
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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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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 5 Series Saloon
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
-
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Bentley
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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