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BMW X7 vs Bentley Bentayga comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (91,300 £ vs 177,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or Bentley Bentayga?

BMW X7 vs Bentley Bentayga: Key differences

BMW X7

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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Bentley Bentayga

  • marginally more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X7

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW X7 is considerably cheaper – starting at 91,300 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 85,972 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X7 uses 8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 5 L/100km.

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 Bentley Bentayga offers marginally more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Bentayga is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the BMW X7 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

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

X7

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 X7 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Bentley Bentayga is very slightly lighter – 2,415 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers clearly more boot space – 750 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 266 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries barely more – 835 kg compared to 760 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X7 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.

from £91,300
X7

BMW X7

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 352 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8 - 12.1 L/100km
BMW X7
Bentley Bentayga

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BMW X7

The BMW X7 sits at the top of BMW’s SUV range, wrapping executive-level luxury and a cavernous cabin in a bold, road-commanding package. It’s ideal for buyers who want first-class comfort and presence on the road — think chauffeur-level refinement without hiring one, though you’ll need a confident approach to parking.

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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 X7
Bentley Bentayga

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,300 - 118,300 £
Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
co2
210 - 274 g/km
co2
294 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Trunk capacity
750 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
-
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
1,728 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Payload
680 - 760 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
352 - 530 HP
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Bentley
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