Bentley Continental vs. BMW M8
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Bentley Continental and BMW M8 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 Continental and the BMW M8.
When comparing the Bentley Continental's and the BMW M8's specifications and ratings, the Bentley Continental has the advantage in the area of resale value. The BMW M8 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Bentley Continental's and the BMW M8's specifications and ratings, the BMW M8 is a better car than the Bentley Continental.
Pricing: A used 2024 Bentley Continental ranges from $252,773 to $375,479 while a used 2025 BMW M8 is priced between $111,175 to $159,328. For a new model, the Bentley Continental's price is between $275,025 and $402,820, with the BMW M8 priced between $153,439 and $172,396.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Bentley Continental loses 37.9 percent of its value and the BMW M8 loses 54.5 percent of its value. This means the Bentley Continental retains 16.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW M8.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Bentley Continental’s base engine makes 542 horsepower, and the BMW M8 base engine makes 617 horsepower. The Continental is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 504 miles. The M8 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 442 miles.This gives the BMW M8 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Bentley Continental the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The BMW M8, a sports car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and cargo space. The Bentley Continental, a midsize car, has the advantage in the area of rear head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$275,025 - $402,820
Starting MSRP:
$267,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Midsize Cars)
$254,850
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Midsize Cars)
$242,700 - $267,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$153,439 - $172,396
Starting MSRP:
$150,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$90,928
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$54,500 - $150,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$296,949
Price Range:
$252,773 - $375,479
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Midsize Cars)
$281,000
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Midsize Cars)
$265,050 - $296,949
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
61
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
3,806
# Good or Great Deals:
14
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$134,359
Price Range:
$111,175 - $159,328
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$121,269
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$60,394 - $258,844
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
60
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
3,968
# Good or Great Deals:
8
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$101,985
Depreciation %:
38.2%
Resale Value $:
$165,015
Residual Value %:
61.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Exotic Midsize Cars)
36.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Exotic Midsize Cars)
35.8% - 38.2%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$82,577
Depreciation %:
55.1%
Resale Value $:
$67,423
Residual Value %:
44.9%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
28%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
17.1% - 55.1%
Bentley Continental Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW M8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW M8
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
20.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
13 - 29.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Midsize Cars)
0.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Midsize Cars)
0.8 - 0.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.9 - 7.2
Bentley Continental Rankings
Not yet available
BMW M8 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 23Ranking
6 out of / 23Ranking
7 out of / 38Ranking
7 out of / 23Ranking
8 out of / 38Ranking
9 out of / 23Ranking
10 out of / 38Ranking
11 out of / 38Ranking
11 out of / 12Ranking
20 out of / 21Ranking
23 out of / 38Ranking
23 out of / 23Ranking
38 out of / 38Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Bentley Continental Trim Levels
Not yet available
BMW M8 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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 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):
0.105 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
617 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
553 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.135 hp per pound
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):
336 / 504 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 22 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
302 / 442 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
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
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
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:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
8.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
77.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
45.7 inches
Cargo Space:
12.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
81.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5148 lbs
Width:
86.1 inches
Height:
55.1 inches
Length:
190.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4560 lbs
Width:
84.1 inches
Height:
53.3 inches
Length:
191.8 inches
Wheelbase:
111.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/40R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/35R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic
Blue
Frozen Tanzanite Blue Metallic / Marina Bay Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Green
Isle of Man Green Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
White
Alpine White
Interior Colors
Beige
Camel
Black
Beluga / Burnt Oak
Blue
Imperial Blue
Brown
Newmarket Tan / Saddle
Gray
Brunel / Porpoise / Portland
Green
Cumbrian Green
Purple
Damson
Red
Cricket Ball / Hotspur
White
Linen / Magnolia
Orange
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Midrand Beige
Black
Black / Black/Midrand Beige / Black/Sakhir Orange
Blue
Not available
Brown
Taruma Brown
Gray
Silverstone
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Ivory White/Night Blue / Ivory White/Tartufo
Orange
Sakhir Orange/Black
