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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Bentley Continental Convertible comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 549 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 212,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Bentley Continental Convertible?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs Bentley Continental Convertible: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Bentley Continental Convertible

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 5 Series Touring is substantially cheaper – starting at 53,100 £ , while the Bentley Continental Convertible costs 212,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 159,086 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Bentley Continental Convertible with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 9.8 L/100km.

Continental Convertible

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 Touring offers visibly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 549 HP. That’s roughly 178 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Bentley Continental Convertible takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

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

5 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW 5 Series Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is noticeably lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 485 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers considerably more boot space – 570 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 335 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries noticeably more – 620 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring stands well ahead of its rival 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 £53,100
5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • 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 2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 65 - 98 km
BMW 5 Series Touring
Bentley Continental Convertible

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BMW 5 Series Touring

The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

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Bentley Continental Convertible

The Bentley Continental GTC is the ultimate cruising companion, wrapping you in hand-stitched leather and hushed luxury while the roof folds away for sun-drenched grand tours. It’s impossibly accomplished — poised and surprisingly playful for its size — delivering an effortless presence that turns every motorway into a first-class runway.

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BMW 5 Series Touring
Bentley Continental Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Price
212,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
275 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,964 mm
Height
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Height
1,399 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
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
549 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
318 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
404 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2019
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Bentley
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