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BMW 7 Series vs Bentley Bentayga - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (571 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (101500 £ vs 177300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or Bentley Bentayga?

BMW 7 Series

Bentley Bentayga

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

7 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 7 Series has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 101500 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 75772 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 7 Series manages with 3.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L. The difference is about 9.70 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the BMW 7 Series performs evident better – achieving up to 80 km, about 30 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 BMW 7 Series has a slight edge – offering 571 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 7 Series is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 4.30 s, while the Bentley Bentayga takes 4.50 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Bentley Bentayga performs somewhat better – reaching 290 km/h, while the BMW 7 Series tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 7 Series pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 800 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

7 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 curb weight, BMW 7 Series is hardly perceptible lighter – 2255 kg compared to 2415 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 7 Series offers to a small extent more room – 540 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 56 L.

When it comes to payload, Bentley Bentayga clearly perceptible takes the win – 835 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 7 Series 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.

BMW 7 Series
Bentley Bentayga

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7 Series

BMW 7 Series

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 300 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.3 - 6.1 L
  • Electric Range : 80 km

BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.

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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 7 Series
Bentley Bentayga

Costs and Consumption

Price
101500 - 127500 £
Price
177300 - 230400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
13 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
17.60 kWh
Battery Capacity
17.30 kWh
co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
294 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 74 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2255 - 2525 kg
Curb weight
2415 - 2514 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
5391 mm
Length
5125 - 5305 mm
Width
1950 mm
Width
1998 mm
Height
1544 mm
Height
1728 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1774 L
Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2020 - 2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Bentley
Is the BMW 7 Series offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 7 Series is available as 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.