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BMW XM vs Bentley Continental Convertible comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 549 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 212,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Bentley Continental Convertible?

BMW XM vs Bentley Continental Convertible: Key differences

BMW XM

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Bentley Continental Convertible

  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

XM

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 XM is clearly cheaper – starting at 116,100 £ , while the Bentley Continental Convertible costs 212,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 96,086 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW XM uses 4.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Bentley Continental Convertible with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 7.4 L/100km.

Continental Convertible

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 XM offers clearly more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 549 HP. That’s roughly 199 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Bentley Continental Convertible takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.3 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.

XM

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW XM offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Bentley Continental Convertible is somewhat lighter – 2,335 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 360 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers considerably more boot space – 527 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 292 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW XM carries slightly more – 525 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW XM 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 £116,100
XM

BMW XM

  • Engine Type Plugin 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
BMW XM
Bentley Continental Convertible

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Continental Convertible

The Bentley Continental GTC is the ultimate cruising companion, wrapping you in hand-stitched leather and hushed luxury while the roof folds away for sun-drenched grand tours. It’s impossibly accomplished — poised and surprisingly playful for its size — delivering an effortless presence that turns every motorway into a first-class runway.

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BMW XM
Bentley Continental Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
212,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
275 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,964 mm
Height
-
Height
1,399 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
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
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
549 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
318 km/h
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
404 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2019
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Bentley
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