Once you've entered a realm of luxury above the best that Mercedes-Benz and BMW can offer, it seems that presence takes priority over beauty. So, although the Bentley's unusual circular headlights, giant diamond-mesh grille, and rather bloated proportions don't combine for something that is especially ravishing, the SUVs sheer size and the glitzy detailing - let alone that revered badge on the hood - ensure that you'll never go unnoticed. Standard features include full LED adaptive headlamps, LED taillights, a panoramic roof, and twin-quad exhaust tailpipes on the V8 model. The Design Series model gets unique 22-inch Mulliner Paragon alloy wheels and a black gloss radiator matrix grille, while the W12 model has a bright chrome matrix grille.
Casting a considerably large shadow, the Bentley Bentayga is 202.4 inches long, 78.7 inches wide excluding the side mirrors (87.6 inches with the mirrors included), and with a 117.9-inch wheelbase. Depending on the specific variant and suspension settings, the Bentayga's height varies between 67.8 and 70 inches. The maximum ground clearance works out to 9.6 inches. Curb weight ranges from 5,264 pounds for the V8 in four-seater configuration to 5,545 lbs for the W12 when equipped with seven seats. This makes the Bentayga up to 700 lbs lighter than the even more comfort-orientedRolls-Royce Cullinan.
Bentley Bentayga Trims | Hybrid | V8 | V8 Design Series | W12 Speed |
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Max Width | 78.7 in. | 78.7 in. | 78.7 in. | 78.7 in. |
Length | 202.4 in. | 202.4 in. | 202.4 in. | 202.4 in. |
Height | 68.6 in. | 68.6 in. | 68.6 in. | 68.6 in. |
Wheelbase | 117.9 in. | 117.9 in. | 117.9 in. | 117.9 in. |
Front Tire | P285/45YR21 |
Rear Tire | P285/45YR21 |
Spare Tire | Compact |
Wheels Type | Aluminum Wheels |
Front Wheel Size | 21" x 10" |
Rear Wheel Size | 21" x 10" |
Once you start spending in excess of $150k for a car, you gain access to a few privileges that most of us will never experience. One of those is Bentley's seemingly endless range of color choices and combinations for the Bentayga - you can choose from over 100 shades. Do you like green? Well, the Bentayga provides nine different shades of green alone, including British Racing Green 4 and the striking Radium by Mulliner. You can also choose from a selection of duo-tones by Mulliner. For example, you can have the hood and upper half of the SUV's body in Onyx (black) and the lower half in Orange Flame. While these color combinations would come off as garish on many other cars, they somehow work with the Bentayga's elaborate bodywork. Of course, you can also go for something simpler like Royal Ebony by Mulliner, making for an especially mean look. The options really are endless.