2025 Bentley Flying Spur vs 2026 BMW M5

$272,300 · Sedan

$121,900 · Sedan

Comparison Overview

Deciding between the 2025 Bentley Flying Spur and the 2026 BMW M5 boils down to prioritizing ultimate luxury versus performance value. If budget is secondary to status and sheer output, the Bentley starts at a commanding $272,300, offering 771 hp from its powerhouse engine. Conversely, the BMW M5 lands at $121,900, delivering a competitive 717 hp for nearly half the price. While both are AWD sedans with hybrid capability (30 miles electric range for the Bentley vs. 29 for the M5), the Bentley consumes premium fuel less aggressively, achieving 19 MPG combined compared to the M5's 14 MPG combined. This substantial $150,400 price gap, coupled with the 5 MPG efficiency advantage, forces buyers to weigh the cost of exclusivity against impressive, accessible performance numbers.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Bentley Flying Spur

The Bentley Flying Spur is the better choice for commuters due to its superior 19 MPG combined fuel economy versus the M5's 14 MPG, saving on fuel costs.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Bentley Flying Spur

Although both are large sedans, the Flying Spur's slightly larger dimensions (209.3 inches long vs. 200.6 inches) offer marginally more passenger presence.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Bentley Flying Spur

The Bentley provides the ultimate peak performance edge with 771 hp compared to the M5's 717 hp, even though both share 738 lb-ft of torque.

💰 Best Value

2026 BMW M5

The BMW M5 is the clear value winner, costing $150,400 less while still offering 717 horsepower.

Choose the Bentley Flying Spur if...

You demand the absolute highest horsepower figure available, netting 771 hp.
You prefer the greater cruising efficiency, achieving 19 MPG combined.
You require the prestige associated with the Bentley brand at an MSRP of $272,300.

Choose the BMW M5 if...

You are aiming for significant savings, as the M5 costs $150,400 less than the Bentley.
You prefer a slightly taller vehicle height (59.4 inches vs. 58.0 inches) for better visibility.
You want a lower entry price while still receiving 717 hp and 29 miles of electric range.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Bentley Flying Spur	BMW M5
Length	209.3"	200.6"
Width	78.3"	77.6"
Height	58.0"	59.4"
Wheelbase	125.8"	118.3"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Bentley	BMW
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	—
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Self-Leveling Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Headlight Washers	✓	—
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Power Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Power Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	—
Lane Departure Warning	—	✓
Driver Attention Alert	—	✓
Brake Drying	—	✓
Brake Preparation System	—	✓
Cornering Lights	—	✓
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Bentley	BMW
Base Engine Displacement	4.0 L	4.4 L
Number of Cylinders	V8	V8
Base Engine Type	plug-in hybrid	plug-in hybrid
Horsepower	771 hp	717 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque	738 lb-ft	738 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
Number of Valves	32	32
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Bentley	BMW
Transmission Type	8-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Center Differential Type	Limited Slip	—
[object Object]	—	✓
[object Object]	—	✓

Fuel

Feature	Bentley	BMW
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	17/22 MPG	12/19 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	19 MPG	14 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	357.0/462.0 mi.	190.8/302.1 mi.
EPA Efficiency (City/Highway MPGe)	49/57 MPGe	41/57 MPGe
EPA Efficiency (Combined MPGe)	46 MPGe	47 MPGe
EPA Electric Driving Range	30 mi.	29 mi.
EPA Energy Consumption (kWh/100 mi)	64	55
Charging Time (240V)	3.0 hr.	2.0 hr.
Fuel Tank Capacity	21.0 gal.	15.9 gal.
DC Fast Charging Port Type	SAE J1772	SAE J1772

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Bentley	BMW
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Front View Camera	✓	—
Side View Camera	✓	—
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Automatic Parking Assist	✓	—
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	—
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	—
Steering Wheel Material	Leather and Simulated Suede	—
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Four Zone Climate Control	✓	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	✓	—
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	—	✓
Cruise Control	—	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	—	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Bentley	BMW
Infotainment Display	12.3 in	14.9 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Stereo Power	650W	655W
Speaker System	10	18
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Memory Card Slot	✓	—
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Premium Speaker Brand	—	Bowers & Wilkins
Surround Audio	—	Discrete
Android Auto (Wireless)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	—	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	—	12 months

Power Feature

Feature	Bentley	BMW
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
Moonroof Type	—	1st Row Fixed Glass Extended
Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror	—	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Bentley	BMW
Front Head Room	39.2 in.	39.0 in.
Front Leg Room	45.2 in.	41.3 in.
Seat Material: Premium Leather/Sueded Microfiber	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	—
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	2	2
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	2	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Driver Seat Ventilation	✓	—
Passenger Seat Ventilation	✓	—
Seat Massage Function	✓	—
Front Shoulder Room	—	59.2 in.
Seat Material: Premium Leather	—	✓
Front Seat Type: Sport	—	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	—	12-way
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	—	✓
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	—	12-way
Passenger Seat Thigh Extension	—	✓

Rearseats

Feature	Bentley	BMW
Rear Head Room	38.7 in.	37.5 in.
Rear Leg Room	42.3 in.	36.2 in.
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	—
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	✓	—
Rear Seat Ventilation	✓	—
Rear Shoulder Room	—	56.9 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Bentley	BMW
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy
Wheel Diameter	22 in	—
Tire Size	N/A	295/35R21
Wheel Size	—	21 x 11.0 in.
Tire Type	—	Performance

Suspension

Feature	Bentley	BMW
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	—
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	—

Warranty

Feature	Bentley	BMW
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ unlimited mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	3 yr./ unlimited mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Hybrid Component Warranty	3 yr./ unlimited mi.	8 yr./ 100000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	3 yr./ unlimited mi.	12 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	3 yr./ unlimited mi.	4 yr./ unlimited mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	—	3 yr./ 36000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Bentley Flying Spur and 2026 BMW M5.

What is the real-world performance difference between the 771 hp Bentley and the 717 hp BMW?

While the Bentley leads by 54 horsepower, both cars produce an identical 738 lb-ft of torque, meaning initial low-end grunt might feel similar. The Bentley's power advantage will likely be most noticeable at very high speeds due to its greater peak output.

How much more will the M5 cost me annually in fuel compared to the Flying Spur?

The BMW M5 gets 14 MPG combined, while the Bentley gets 19 MPG combined; this 5 MPG difference means the M5 will require more frequent and costly fill-ups with premium unleaded fuel over the course of a year.

Are the hybrid capabilities comparable between these two luxury sedans?

Yes, both offer plug-in hybrid capability, though the Bentley edges out the M5 slightly with 30 miles of dedicated electric range compared to the M5's 29 miles.

Does the size difference matter for parking these large sedans?

The Bentley Flying Spur is significantly longer at 209.3 inches compared to the M5's 200.6 inches, making the Bentley nearly 9 inches longer, which is important to consider for tight urban parking.

Which car offers better practical utility based on the specs provided?

The BMW M5 is the only vehicle listed with an explicit Cargo Capacity of 16.5 cu ft, making it the only one confirmed to provide quantifiable luggage space for families.

Is the Bentley's transmission fundamentally different from the BMW's?

Yes, the Bentley uses an 8-speed automated manual, often associated with faster, more direct shifts, whereas the M5 uses an 8-speed shiftable automatic, typically prioritizing smoothness for daily driving.