Bentley Bentayga vs BMW X7
What's the difference?

Bentley Bentayga

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2024 price

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BMW X7

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2023 price

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Summary

2024 Bentley Bentayga

2023 BMW X7

By Laura Berry

By Tim Nicholson

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Twin Turbo V8, 4.0L

Diesel Turbo 8, 3.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Diesel/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

12.8L/100km (combined)

8.0L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Practical and spacious
Remarkable dynamics for its size and weight
Twin-turbo V8 is no W12 but still awesome

Bold design
Spacious, plush interior
Beefy diesel engine

Dislikes

Not great value for money, but that's not the point
Awkward looking to my eyes
Interior could be more special

Pricey options
Some functions hard to find in screen
A challenge to manoeuvre in tight spaces

2024 Bentley Bentayga Summary

Yes, you can drive your Bentley and keep your family. It's called compromise, or the Bentayga, Bentley's SUV.

The Bentayga my family has been living with is the Azure grade which promises to be even more comfortable and pleasant than the rest of the range.

Comfort is important and we'll cover the Bentayga's lavish details in time, but our mission first and foremost is to find out if the Bentayga makes a good family SUV.

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2023 BMW X7 Summary

Large family-friendly luxury SUVs tend to be handsome in design but somewhat restrained. Until now. BMW has introduced a major facelift for its flagship SUV, the six- or seven-seat X7. Emphasis on face.

The new X7 adopts the striking but controversial front-end from the new 7 Series sedan, but the big, bold SUV is hiding some rather significant changes under the skin. Aside from a beefier diesel that now comes with mild hybrid tech, there’s also a redesigned cabin, massively upgraded tech, more standard features, oh, and a price increase.

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Deep dive comparison

2024 Bentley Bentayga 2023 BMW X7

Verdict

The Bentley Bentayga Azure may look a bit awkward and it surely isn't great value for money, but it is a true Bentley and a very good family SUV that not only provides terrific practicality but superb performance and comfort.

Verdict

When lined up against its direct rivals, the expensive X7 xDrive40d represents reasonable value for money.

It has a unique and bold look and a sumptuous, visually striking and well-appointed interior that has acres of space for family, friends, or for ferrying frequent flyers to the airport.

That wallop of performance from the big beefy diesel is the cherry on the top. This is how you do a mid-life update.

Bentley Bentayga vs BMW X7 What's the difference?

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Verdict

Verdict

Bentley Bentayga vs BMW X7
What's the difference?