Bentley Continental vs BMW M850i xDrive
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 BMW M850i xDrive
Overview
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT | BMW M850i xDriveM850i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | GT | M850i xDrive |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | plug-in hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT | BMW M850i xDriveM850i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $290,600 | $110,500 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $187,967 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $330,282 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $425,122 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 5 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT | BMW M850i xDriveM850i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 22 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| Combined MPGe | 46 MPGe (best) | — |
| Electric range | 30 mi (best) | — |
| 240V charge time | 3 hr (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 21 gal (best) | 18 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT | BMW M850i xDriveM850i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 771 hp (best) | 523 hp |
| Torque | 738 lb-ft (best) | 553 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4 L | 4.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT | BMW M850i xDriveM850i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 9.2 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | — | 831 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,421 lbs | 4,427 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in (best) | 111.1 in |
| Length | 192.7 in (best) | 191.2 in |
| Width | 77.4 in (best) | 74.9 in |
| Height | 55 in (best) | 53 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT | BMW M850i xDriveM850i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Bentley Continental | BMW M850i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GT $290,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | M850i xDrive $110,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | GTC $319,700 MSRP | M850i xDrive $110,500 MSRP |
| 3 | GT Azure $351,600 MSRP | M850i xDrive $120,300 MSRP |
| 4 | GT Speed $361,400 MSRP | — |
| 5 | GTC Azure $377,100 MSRP | — |
| 6 | GT Mulliner $390,300 MSRP | — |
| 7 | GTC Speed $392,000 MSRP | — |
| 8 | GTC Mulliner $423,200 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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New2026 Bentley Continental
GT
Glacier White•Linen24 mi$330,282Bentley Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
Used2025 Bentley Continental
GT Speed
Jetstream II•Linen353 mi$290,012Bentley Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
Certified2024 Bentley Continental
GT A
Ice Metallic•Linen11,646 mi$187,967Bentley Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
New2026 Bentley Continental
GT S
Beluga•Gravity Grey44 mi$361,262Bentley Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
New2026 Bentley Continental
GT MULLINER COUPE
Alpine Green by Mulliner•Linen Over Cambrian Green24 mi$425,122Bentley Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
Bentley Continental vs BMW M850i xDrive FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Bentley Continental or 2026 BMW M850i xDrive?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Bentley Continental vs 2026 BMW M850i xDrive on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 Bentley Continental or 2026 BMW M850i xDrive?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 BMW M850i xDrive starts lower at $110,500. Live Bentley Continental listings start at $187,967.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Bentley Continental or 2026 BMW M850i xDrive?
- The 2026 BMW M850i xDrive leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (110,500).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 Bentley Continental or 2026 BMW M850i xDrive?
- The 2027 Bentley Continental leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (30).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Bentley Continental or 2026 BMW M850i xDrive?
- The 2027 Bentley Continental leads on horsepower in this comparison (771).
- Which has better seats: 2027 Bentley Continental or 2026 BMW M850i xDrive?
- The 2026 BMW M850i xDrive leads on seats in this comparison (5).