Bentley Continental vs Lexus LC500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Lexus LC500
Overview
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT | Lexus LC500500 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | GT | 500 |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automated manual | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | plug-in hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT | Lexus LC500500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $290,600 | $101,850 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $187,967 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $345,772 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $425,122 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 4 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT | Lexus LC500500 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| City MPG | 17 MPG (best) | 16 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 | 21.7 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT | Lexus LC500500 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 771 hp (best) | 471 hp |
| Torque | 738 lb-ft (best) | 398 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4 L | 5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT | Lexus LC500500 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 9.2 cu ft (best) | 5.4 cu ft |
| Payload | — | 920 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,421 lbs | 4,340 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.2 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 113 in (best) |
| Length | 192.7 in (best) | 187.4 in |
| Width | 77.4 in (best) | 75.6 in |
| Height | 55 in (best) | 53 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT | Lexus LC500500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Lexus LC500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GT $290,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 500 $101,850 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | GTC $319,700 MSRP | 500 $109,350 MSRP |
| 3 | GT Azure $351,600 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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Bentley Continental vs Lexus LC500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Bentley Continental or 2026 Lexus LC500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Bentley Continental vs 2026 Lexus LC500 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 Lexus LC500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Lexus LC500 starts lower at $101,850. Live Bentley Continental listings start at $187,967.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Bentley Continental or 2026 Lexus LC500?
- The 2026 Lexus LC500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (101,850).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Bentley Continental or 2026 Lexus LC500?
- The 2027 Bentley Continental leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (19).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 Bentley Continental or 2026 Lexus LC500?
- The 2027 Bentley Continental leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (30).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Bentley Continental or 2026 Lexus LC500?
- The 2027 Bentley Continental leads on horsepower in this comparison (771).