Bentley Continental vs Rolls-Royce Dawn
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn
Overview
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT Black Edition | Rolls-Royce DawnBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | GT Black Edition | Base |
| Body style | Coupe | Convertible |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear 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 | 2021 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT Black Edition | Rolls-Royce DawnBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $292,800 (best) | $370,000 |
| 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 | Rolls-Royce DawnBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG (best) | 14 MPG |
| City MPG | — | 12 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 18 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 21 gal | 21.7 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT Black Edition | Rolls-Royce DawnBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 771 hp (best) | 563 hp |
| Torque | 738 lb-ft (best) | 605 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4 L | 6.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V12 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT Black Edition | Rolls-Royce DawnBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | — | 9.2 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,421 lbs | 5,203 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 122.5 in (best) |
| Length | 193 in | 208.1 in (best) |
| Width | 77 in (best) | — |
| Height | 55 in | 59.1 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Bentley ContinentalGT Black Edition | Rolls-Royce DawnBase |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Rolls-Royce Dawn |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GT Black Edition $292,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $370,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | GT Black Edition $319,400 MSRP | Black Badge $421,000 MSRP |
| 3 | GT Speed $302,100 MSRP | — |
| 4 | GT Mulliner $326,800 MSRP | — |
| 5 | GTC Speed $332,200 MSRP | — |
| 6 | GTC Mulliner $359,400 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Bentley Continental4 for sale
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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 Rolls-Royce Dawn FAQ
- Which is better: 2025 Bentley Continental or 2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2025 Bentley Continental vs 2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn 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 2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2025 Bentley Continental starts lower at $292,800. Live Bentley Continental listings start at $198,039.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2025 Bentley Continental or 2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn?
- The 2025 Bentley Continental leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (292,800).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2025 Bentley Continental or 2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn?
- The 2025 Bentley Continental leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (19).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2025 Bentley Continental or 2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn?
- The 2025 Bentley Continental leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (30).
- Which has better horsepower: 2025 Bentley Continental or 2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn?
- The 2025 Bentley Continental leads on horsepower in this comparison (771).