Bentley Bentayga vs. Bentley Continental
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Bentley Bentayga and Bentley Continental contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Bentley Bentayga and the Bentley Continental.
In comparing the Bentley Bentayga's and the Bentley Continental's specifications and ratings, the Bentley Bentayga has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. The Bentley Continental has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Bentley Bentayga's and the Bentley Continental's specifications and ratings, the Bentley Continental is a better car than the Bentley Bentayga.
Pricing: For a new model, the Bentley Bentayga's price is between $225,945 and $313,362, with the Bentley Continental priced between $364,985 and $423,777.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Bentley Bentayga loses 47.8 percent of its value and the Bentley Continental loses 40.2 percent of its value. This means the Bentley Continental retains 7.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Bentley Bentayga.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Bentley Bentayga’s base engine makes 542 horsepower, and the Bentley Continental base engine makes 671 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
225945 - 313362
Starting MSRP:
203900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Midsize SUVs)
177267
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Midsize SUVs)
78900 - 249000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
364985 - 423777
Starting MSRP:
319400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Hybrid Midsize Cars)
306100
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Hybrid Midsize Cars)
292800 - 319400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Midsize SUVs)
182364
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Midsize SUVs)
87442 - 277286
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Hybrid Midsize Cars)
348978
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Hybrid Midsize Cars)
348978 - 348978
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
98177
Depreciation %:
0.48149811
Resale Value $:
105723
Residual Value %:
0.51850189
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Exotic Midsize SUVs)
0.48143047
Category Depreciation Range:
(Exotic Midsize SUVs)
0.45706434 - 0.49646208
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
129098
Depreciation %:
0.40418918
Resale Value $:
190302
Residual Value %:
0.5958108200000001
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Exotic Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.39240295
Category Depreciation Range:
(Exotic Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.38061671 - 0.40418918
Bentley Bentayga Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Bentley Continental Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Bentley Bentayga
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Bentley Continental
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.8420729078343185
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Midsize SUVs)
0.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 3.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.863563144479546
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.9 - 0.9
Bentley Bentayga Rankings
Not yet available
Bentley Continental Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Bentley Bentayga Trim Levels
Azure V8, S Black Edition, S V8, V8
Bentley Continental Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
542 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
568 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.102 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
671 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
686 foot-lbs @ 2300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.115 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 21 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
315 / 473 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
17.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
77.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5326 lbs
Width:
87.5 inches
Height:
68 inches
Length:
201.8 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5811 lbs
Width:
86.1 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
192.7 inches
Wheelbase:
112.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 10.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
285/45R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/35R22
Interior Colors
Beige
Camel
Black
Beluga / Burnt Oak
Blue
Imperial Blue
Brown
Newmarket Tan / Saddle
Gray
Brunel / Gravity Grey / Portland
Green
Cumbrian Green
Purple
Damson
Red
Cricket Ball / Hotspur
White
Linen / Magnolia
Interior Colors
Beige
Camel
Black
Beluga / Burnt Oak
Blue
Imperial Blue
Brown
Newmarket Tan / Saddle
Gray
Brunel / Gravity Grey / Portland
Green
Cumbrian Green
Purple
Damson
Red
Cricket Ball / Hotspur
White
Linen / Magnolia
