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BMW X5 vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (77,100 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Bentley Flying Spur?

BMW X5 vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

BMW X5

  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space

Bentley Flying Spur

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 is significantly cheaper – starting at 77,100 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 103,800 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X5 uses 3 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Bentley Flying Spur with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW X5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 105 km, about 64 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 BMW X5 offers moderately more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Bentley Flying Spur takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Flying Spur is noticeably faster – reaching 318 km/h, while the BMW X5 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 68 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers barely more torque with 770 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

X5

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.

Seats: BMW X5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X5 is only slightly lighter – 2,240 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X5 offers visibly more boot space – 650 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X5 carries barely more – 705 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X5 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £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/100km
  • Electric Range : 105 km
BMW X5
Bentley Flying Spur

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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.

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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 X5
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

Price
77,100 - 143,500 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
25.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
4,935 mm
Length
5,316 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
1,755 - 1,765 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,720 - 1,870 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Bentley
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