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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Bentley Flying Spur - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (727 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (50800 £ vs 180900 £ ) 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

Bentley Flying Spur

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

5 Series Saloon

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 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 50800 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 130029 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 5 Series Saloon manages with 2.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Bentley Flying Spur with 3.30 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Saloon performs convincingly better – achieving up to 105 km, about 64 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

Flying Spur

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 has a distinct edge – offering 727 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Bentley Flying Spur takes 4.10 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Bentley Flying Spur performs noticeable better – reaching 318 km/h, while the BMW 5 Series Saloon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 68 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Saloon pulls noticeable stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm difference.

5 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.

Seats: BMW 5 Series Saloon offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly perceptible lighter – 1800 kg compared to 2330 kg. The difference is around 530 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers to a small extent more room – 520 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, Bentley Flying Spur hardly perceptible takes the win – 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 decisively ahead 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.

BMW 5 Series Saloon
Bentley Flying Spur

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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
  • Electric Range : 68 - 105 km

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 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 5 Series Saloon
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

Price
50800 - 123800 £
Price
180900 - 186300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
68 - 105 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1800 - 2510 kg
Curb weight
2330 - 2505 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
5316 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
2013 mm
Height
1510 - 1515 mm
Height
1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 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
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 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
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
2894 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2021 - 2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Bentley
What drivetrain options does the BMW 5 Series Saloon have?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.