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BMW XM vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Bentley Flying Spur?

BMW XM vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

BMW XM

  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 116,100 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64,715 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Flying Spur uses 3.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW XM with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW XM offers clearly more range – reaching up to 80 km, about 39 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 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 marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Bentley Flying Spur 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.

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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 Flying Spur is moderately lighter – 2,330 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 365 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers visibly more boot space – 527 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 107 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries a bit more – 650 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 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
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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
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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 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
5,316 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
-
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
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
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Bentley
What drive types are available for the BMW XM?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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