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BMW i7 vs Bentley Bentayga comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 177,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or Bentley Bentayga?

BMW i7 vs Bentley Bentayga: Key differences

BMW i7

  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Bentley Bentayga

  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i7

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 i7 is considerably cheaper – starting at 99,300 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 77,915 £.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 574 km more than the Bentley Bentayga.

Bentayga

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 i7 offers moderately more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i7 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Bentley Bentayga takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers visibly more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm more.

i7

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, Bentley Bentayga is marginally lighter – 2,415 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i7 offers only slightly more boot space – 500 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries visibly more – 835 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 300 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 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.

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i7

BMW i7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 455 - 659 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 559 - 624 km
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BMW i7

The BMW i7 is a quietly imposing electric limousine that wraps advanced tech and traditional Bavarian comfort in a futuristic skin. For buyers after serene luxury with a mischievous streak, it pampers rear-seat occupants while reminding the driver that BMW still knows how to make a big car feel alive.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
co2
0 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
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
-
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
1,728 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Bentley
Is the BMW i7 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i7 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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