Bentley Bentayga vs BMW XM (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$65,975
- Bentayga: 7 mpg better, 0.6 in more rear legroom.
- XM: $65,975 cheaper, 10 mi more range.
- XM wins 6 of 10 measures.
| Measure | Bentayga | XM | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $226,750 | $160,775 | XM |
| Horsepower | 456 hp to 462 hp | 738 hp | N/A |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft | 738 lb-ft | XM |
| MPG combined | 21 mpg | 14 mpg | Bentayga |
| EV range | 20 mi | 30 mi | XM |
| Cargo, max | 16.9 cu ft to 62.6 cu ft | 64.3 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 17.0 cu ft | 18.6 cu ft | XM |
| Rear legroom | 40.9 in | 40.3 in | Bentayga |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in | 40.4 in | Bentayga |
| Length | 201.8 in | 201.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.7 in | 78.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,534 lb | 6,091 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 8.7 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.1 s tested | 4.1 s tested | XM |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / unlimited mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | XM |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Bentayga Hybrid AWD $223,600 | XM Label AWD $159,600 | $64,000 |
| XM Label AWD $159,600 | Bentayga Hybrid AWD $223,600 | $64,000 |
Cost to run
XM costs $64,311 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in share 50%.
| Cost | Bentayga | XM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $226,750 | $160,775 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,829 | $2,106 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,971 | $12,635 |
| Total, 6 years | $237,721 | $173,410 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: XM wins.
Bentayga wins if Price weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | XM | 29% |
| MPG | Bentayga | 13% |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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