Question 1

Is the Bentayga really worth the price over a Cayenne?

Accepted Answer

The Bentayga shares platform with Cayenne. Tuning, interior, exterior design, and bespoke options are Bentley-specific. Buyers paying the Bentley premium are paying for brand prestige and bespoke options as much as engineering. The Cayenne is widely seen as the better value for similar performance.

Question 2

How much does a Bentayga cost?

Accepted Answer

New: starts around $193,000. Bentayga Speed: around $260,000+. Mulliner variants: $300,000+. Used Bentayga: $90,000-$220,000+. Recent low-mile examples are at the higher end.

Question 3

Is the Bentayga reliable?

Accepted Answer

Generally yes. The W12 (early Bentaygas) and V8 powertrains have been durable. Common issues are typical for luxury SUVs: occasional air suspension concerns, electronic gremlins, and various age-related items. Maintenance is expensive due to specialty parts.

Question 4

What is the Bentayga Speed?

Accepted Answer

The Bentayga Speed is the focused performance variant. 6.0L W12 twin-turbo making 626 horsepower (in earlier W12 era) or 4.0L V8 making 626 horsepower (current). Speed is the most powerful Bentayga; targets buyers wanting maximum performance in luxury SUV format.

Question 5

Should I get Bentayga or Cullinan?

Accepted Answer

Different priorities. Bentayga has more sport-luxury character. Rolls-Royce Cullinan has more formal luxury character. Cullinan is significantly more expensive ($380,000+). Both are top-tier luxury SUVs; choice depends on preference for sport vs formal luxury.

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