VS

BMW X5 vs Bentley Bentayga - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (625 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (77100 £ vs 177300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Bentley Bentayga?

BMW X5

Bentley Bentayga

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

X5

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW X5 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 77100 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 100200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW X5 manages with 3 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L. The difference is about 10 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the BMW X5 performs clearly better – achieving up to 105 km, about 55 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 X5 has a to a small extent edge – offering 625 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Bentley Bentayga takes 4.50 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Bentley Bentayga performs to a small extent better – reaching 290 km/h, while the BMW X5 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Bentley Bentayga pulls slight stronger with 770 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

X5

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, BMW X5 is slight lighter – 2240 kg compared to 2415 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X5 offers noticeable more room – 650 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 166 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X5 performs slight better – up to 1870 L, which is about 96 L more than the Bentley Bentayga.

When it comes to payload, Bentley Bentayga somewhat takes the win – 835 kg compared to 705 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X5 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 X5
Bentley Bentayga

Costs and Consumption

View detailed analysis

Engine and Performance

View detailed analysis

Dimensions and Body

View detailed analysis
from about £77,100
X5

BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L
  • Electric Range : 105 km

BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

details

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.

details
BMW X5
Bentley Bentayga

Costs and Consumption

Price
77100 - 143500 £
Price
177300 - 230400 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L
Consumption L/100km
13 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
17.30 kWh
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
294 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2240 - 2495 kg
Curb weight
2415 - 2514 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
4935 mm
Length
5125 - 5305 mm
Width
2004 - 2015 mm
Width
1998 mm
Height
1755 - 1765 mm
Height
1728 mm
Max trunk capacity
1720 - 1870 L
Max trunk capacity
1774 L
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2020 - 2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Bentley
Is the BMW X5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X5 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.