Comparison: wheelbase Bentley Continental vs. competitors 2025
The wheelbase is the distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels It is the value that most determines the comfort of the front and rear seat occupants.Convertible cars like the Bentley Continental GT Convertible may have a shorter wheelbase due to their compact size. A shorter wheelbase can contribute to their agility and maneuverability in tight spaces, making them well-suited for city driving.With it’s
length of 4895 mm and
bootspace of 134 l,
the Bentley Continental has a wheelbase of 2848 mm. The longest wheelbase you can find amongst similar vehicles has Bentley Azure (Azure ), which is 268mm more than the Continental GT Convertible -
3116 mm.For illustration, the difference in length between the Bentley and the Bentley is 515mm. On the other hand, the shortest wheelbase in the "medium cabrio" category belongs to smart cabrio , which is 1812 mm - that makes it 1036mm shorter than the Bentley in question.
Bentley Continental - How has the wheelbase changed over the generations?
Bentley Continental generationsGeneration year | Wheelbase |
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Continental, Model year 2003 (2.Generation) | 3065 mm |
Continental, Model year 1997 (1.Generation) | 3061 mm |
Continental, Model year 2018 (4.Generation) | 2851 mm |
Continental, Model year 2024 (Continental 5. Generation) | 2851 mm |
Continental, Model year 2011 (3.Generation) | 2746 mm |
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Continental, Model year 2003 (2.Generation)
3065 mm
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Continental, Model year 1997 (1.Generation)
3061 mm
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Continental, Model year 2018 (4.Generation)
2851 mm
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Continental, Model year 2024 (Continental 5. Generation)
2851 mm
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Continental, Model year 2011 (3.Generation)
2746 mm
The difference in wheelbase between first generation (1.Generation) from 1997 and last generation (Continental 5. Generation) from 2024 is 21cm mm.
The wheelbase of the current generation of Continental is 2848 mm.
Variants
Wheelbase: Bentley Continental variantsVariant name | Wheelbase |
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Continental GT | 2851 mm |
Continental GTC | 2848 mm |
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Continental GT
2851 mm
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Continental GTC
2848 mm
The wheelbase compared to other Bentley models
Wheelbase: Continental vs. other models by BentleyVariant name | Wheelbase |
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Flying Spur | 3194 mm |
Bentayga | 2995 mm |
Continental GT | 2851 mm |
Continental GTC | 2848 mm |
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Flying Spur
3194 mm
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Bentayga
2995 mm
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Continental GT
2851 mm
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Continental GTC
2848 mm
How does the wheelbase of the Bentley Continental compare to it's nearest competitors?
Wheelbase: Bentley Continental vs. similar carsCar model | Wheelbase |
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Bentley Azure 2006 | 3116 mm |
Rolls-Royce Dawn 2016 | 3112 mm |
Maserati GranCabrio 2024 | 2929 mm |
Lexus LC 2017 | 2870 mm |
Bentley Continental 2024 | 2848 mm |
Aston Martin DB12 2023 | 2805 mm |
Citroen C5 X 2022 | 2785 mm |
Lancia Flavia 2012 | 2765 mm |
Opel Cascada 2013 | 2695 mm |
Chrysler Sebring 2001 | 2692 mm |
Chrysler Stratus 1995 | 2692 mm |
Ferrari Portofino M 2020 | 2670 mm |
Ferrari California 2008 | 2670 mm |
Ferrari California T 2014 | 2670 mm |
Ferrari Portofino 2018 | 2670 mm |
Volvo C70 2006 | 2640 mm |
Lexus SC 2001 | 2620 mm |
Peugeot 307 2001 | 2605 mm |
VW Eos 2006 | 2578 mm |
Audi Cabriolet 1991 | 2556 mm |
Renault R19 1989 | 2540 mm |
Peugeot 306 1993 | 2540 mm |
Opel Astra 1991 | 2517 mm |
Citroen C3 Pluriel 2003 | 2460 mm |
Fiat Punto 1993 | 2450 mm |
Peugeot 205 1983 | 2420 mm |
Borgward Hansa 1800 1952 | 2400 mm |
Borgward Hansa 1500 1949 | 2400 mm |
Fiat X1/9 1973 | 2200 mm |
smart fortwo 1999 | 1812 mm |
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