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BMW iX1 vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (42,300 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW iX1 or Bentley Flying Spur?

BMW iX1 vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

BMW iX1

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

iX1

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 iX1 is considerably cheaper – starting at 42,300 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 138,515 £.

As for electric range, the BMW iX1 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 514 km, about 473 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 Bentley Flying Spur offers significantly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 237 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the BMW iX1 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers noticeably more torque with 770 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 276 Nm more.

iX1

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 iX1 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW iX1 is clearly lighter – 1,940 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 390 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW iX1 offers a bit more boot space – 490 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries markedly more – 650 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW iX1 is far ahead 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 £42,300
iX1

BMW iX1

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 313 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.3 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 466 - 514 km
BMW iX1
Bentley Flying Spur

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BMW iX1

The BMW iX1 is a compact electric crossover that blends BMW's characteristic driving dynamics with a practical, premium interior, making it a strong choice for buyers who want an upscale daily driver with electric efficiency. It delivers composed handling for city and motorway use, while its clean, modern styling and intuitive tech give the cabin an inviting, contemporary feel.

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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 iX1
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,300 - 55,200 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
466 - 514 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
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Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
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Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
495 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 313 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
250 - 494 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
150 - 230 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Bentley
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