Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Bentley Bentayga Azure Hybrid has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.3 seconds, compared with 5.7 seconds for 2025 BMW X5 xDrive45e. 2025 Bentley Bentayga Azure Hybrid has the higher listed output at 462 hp; 2025 BMW X5 xDrive45e is rated at 389 hp, a difference of 73 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Bentley Bentayga Azure Hybrid at 750 Nm and 2025 BMW X5 xDrive45e at 600 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2025 BMW X5 xDrive45e carries the longer listed range at 81 km, against 43 km for 2025 Bentley Bentayga Azure Hybrid. 2025 BMW X5 xDrive45e has the lower recorded consumption at 1.9 L/100km; 2025 Bentley Bentayga Azure Hybrid is listed at 3.3 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 BMW X5 xDrive45e provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 500 litres versus 484 litres, a difference of 16 litres. 2025 Bentley Bentayga Azure Hybrid carries the higher towing rating at 3,500 kg, while 2025 BMW X5 xDrive45e is listed at 2,700 kg. 2025 Bentley Bentayga Azure Hybrid is 218 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 BMW X5 xDrive45e has the lower listed starting price at $68,395, compared with $174,000 for 2025 Bentley Bentayga Azure Hybrid. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.