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BMW XM vs Bentley Bentayga comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 177,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Bentley Bentayga?

BMW XM vs Bentley Bentayga: Key differences

BMW XM

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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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Bentley Bentayga

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW XM is substantially cheaper – starting at 116,100 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 61,115 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW XM uses 4.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 8.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW XM offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 80 km, about 30 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 XM offers noticeably more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 198 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Bentley Bentayga takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

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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 XM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Bentley Bentayga is somewhat lighter – 2,415 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers marginally more boot space – 527 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 43 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries visibly more – 835 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 310 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW XM 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.

from £116,100
XM

BMW XM

  • Engine Type Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 476 - 748 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 78 - 80 km
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Bentley Bentayga

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BMW XM

The BMW XM is an unapologetically bold flagship that fuses brash, hyper-styled presence with the kind of luxury that commands attention wherever it goes. Inside it's a leather-clad showpiece loaded with modern tech and a driving personality that blends theatrical muscle with refined grand-tourer composure—ideal for buyers who want drama and comfort in equal measure.

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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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Bentley Bentayga

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
co2
105 - 119 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
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
-
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
1,728 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plug-in 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
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Bentley
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