Bentley Continental vs BMW M850i xDrive
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
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2026 BMW M850i xDrive
Overview
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT Black Edition | BMW M850i xDriveM850i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | GT Black Edition | M850i xDrive |
| Body style | Coupe | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | plug-in hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT Black Edition | BMW M850i xDriveM850i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $292,800 | $110,500 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $198,039 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $310,147 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $425,122 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 4 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT Black Edition | BMW M850i xDriveM850i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | — | 17 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 24 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 21 gal (best) | 18 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT Black Edition | 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 Black Edition | BMW M850i xDriveM850i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Cargo volume | — | 15.5 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,012 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,421 lbs | 4,696 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 119 in (best) |
| Length | 193 in | 200.3 in (best) |
| Width | 77 in (best) | 76.1 in |
| Height | 55 in | 55.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT Black Edition | 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 Black Edition $292,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) | M850i xDrive $110,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | GT Black Edition $319,400 MSRP | M850i xDrive $110,500 MSRP |
| 3 | GT Speed $302,100 MSRP | M850i xDrive $120,300 MSRP |
| 4 | GT Mulliner $326,800 MSRP | — |
| 5 | GTC Speed $332,200 MSRP | — |
| 6 | GTC Mulliner $359,400 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•Linen11,618 mi$198,039Bentley Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
New2026 Bentley Continental
GT MULLINER COUPE
Alpine Green•Linen Over Cambrian Green24 mi$425,122Bentley Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
Bentley Continental vs BMW M850i xDrive FAQ
- Which is better: 2025 Bentley Continental or 2026 BMW M850i xDrive?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2025 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: 2025 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 $198,039.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2025 Bentley Continental or 2026 BMW M850i xDrive?
- The 2026 BMW M850i xDrive leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (110,500).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2025 Bentley Continental or 2026 BMW M850i xDrive?
- The 2025 Bentley Continental leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (30).
- Which has better horsepower: 2025 Bentley Continental or 2026 BMW M850i xDrive?
- The 2025 Bentley Continental leads on horsepower in this comparison (771).
- Which has better seats: 2025 Bentley Continental or 2026 BMW M850i xDrive?
- The 2026 BMW M850i xDrive leads on seats in this comparison (5).