Bentley Flying Spur vs BMW 5 Series

How does the Bentley Flying Spur stack up against the BMW 5 Series? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

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BMW 5 SeriesBMW 5 Series
SpecBentley Flying SpurBMW 5 Series
Horsepower (max)771 hp717 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.5 s3.5 s
Top speed285 km/h305 km/h
Variants18
Body styleFront-engine luxury sedanSedan
Generation3rd-genG60
Production2024 – present2023 – present
Length5,316 mm5,060 mm
Width1,978 mm1,900 mm
Height1,484 mm1,515 mm
Wheelbase3,194 mm2,995 mm

Bentley Flying Spur vs BMW 5 Series: common questions

Is the Bentley Flying Spur or BMW 5 Series faster?
Both the Bentley Flying Spur and BMW 5 Series hit 0-60 mph in about 3.3s (0-100 km/h in 3.5s).
Which has more horsepower, the Bentley Flying Spur or the BMW 5 Series?
The Bentley Flying Spur makes more power: 771 hp (575 kW) versus 717 hp (535 kW) for the BMW 5 Series.
Is the Bentley Flying Spur or BMW 5 Series faster on top speed?
The BMW 5 Series has the higher top speed at 190 mph (305 km/h), versus 177 mph (285 km/h) for the Bentley Flying Spur.
What is the main difference between the Bentley Flying Spur and the BMW 5 Series?
The Bentley Flying Spur is a front-engine luxury sedan, while the BMW 5 Series is a sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
Bentley Flying Spur specs →BMW 5 Series specs →