Bentley Continental Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The 2026 Bentley Continental is 190.9″ long, 77.2″ wide and 55.5″ tall on a 112.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 5,049 lb. At 15.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Bentley Continental generation, measured

The biggest change in weight came in 2021: 429 lb lighter than before.

FIG.01·Bentley Continental dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
1999–2002	206.3″	81.1″	57.5″	116.5″	3,223 lb
2003	198″	76.8″	54.3″	115.4″	4,905 lb
2004–2005	189.4″	75.6″	54.7″	″	5,313 lb
2006	199.2″	77.2″	56.7″	114.6″	5,357 lb
2007–2010	189.4″	77.2″	55.1″	108.3″	5,456 lb
2011–2017	189.4″	76.8″	55.1″	108.3″	5,280 lb
2018–2019	199.2″	76″	57.1″	114.6″	5,478 lb
2021–2026	190.9″	77.2″	55.5″	112.2″	5,049 lb

ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Continental year by year

FIG.02·Bentley Continental dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2026	190.9″	77.2″	112.2″	5,049 lb	4
2025	190.9″	77.2″	112.2″	5,049 lb	4
2024	190.9″	77.2″	112.2″	5,049 lb	4
2023	190.9″	77.2″	112.2″	5,049 lb	4
2022	190.9″	77.2″	112.2″	5,049 lb	4
2021	190.9″	77.2″	112.2″	5,049 lb	4
2019	199.2″	76″	114.6″	5,478 lb	2
2018	199.2″	76″	114.6″	5,478 lb	2
2017	195.7″	76″	112.6″	5,357 lb	3
2016	195.7″	76″	112.6″	5,357 lb	3
2015	195.7″	76″	112.6″	5,357 lb	3
2014	195.7″	76″	112.6″	5,357 lb	3
2013	193.3″	76.8″	108.3″	5,388 lb	5
2012	193.3″	76.8″	108.3″	5,388 lb	5
2011	192.9″	76.8″	88.6″	5,311 lb	5
2010	195.7″	77.2″	112.6″	5,406 lb	3
2009	195.7″	77.2″	112.6″	5,406 lb	3
2008	195.7″	77.2″	112.6″	5,406 lb	3
2007	195.7″	77.2″	112.6″	5,406 lb	3
2006	199.2″	77.2″	114.6″	5,357 lb	2
2005	189.4″	77.2″	108.3″	5,258 lb	1
2004	189.4″	75.6″	″	5,313 lb	1
2003	198″	76.8″	115.4″	4,905 lb	2
2002	207.5″	81.1″	117.7″	5,518 lb	3
2001	207.5″	81.1″	117.7″	5,518 lb	3
2000	207.5″	81.1″	117.7″	5,518 lb	3
1999	207.5″	81.1″	117.7″	3,225 lb	3

ROWS 27·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Continental on the used market

In 128 Continental listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2011–2017 car is the most common: 56 of them (44%), at an average asking price of $63,626. ForCar visitors have decoded 40 Continental VINs; the most checked model years are 2020, 2008 and 2017.

FIG.05·Bentley Continental generations on the used market
Generation	Listings	Share	Average asking price	Average mileage
2011–2017	56	44%	$63,626	37,245 mi
2007–2010	45	35%	$36,930	48,920 mi
2006	13	10%	$21,982	66,792 mi
2004–2005	7	5%	$25,339	64,150 mi
Other years	7	5%	$113,017	34,372 mi

ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Continental fit

FIG.02·Bentley Continental — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	15.9 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	15.9 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	6.4 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 1,039 cars within 10″ of its length, the Continental is heavier than 92% and wider than 83%.

FIG.03·Bentley Continental against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical of 1,039 cars within 10″ of its length	Difference
Width	77.2″	73.2″	+4.0″
Wheelbase	112.2″	110.6″	+1.6″
Curb weight	5,049 lb	3,913 lb	+1,136 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Continental against its rivals

Next to the Audi RS 5 and Mercedes-Benz CLE, the Continental is the heaviest and the widest of the three.

FIG.04·Bentley Continental against its rivals
Model	Model year	Length	Width	Curb weight
Bentley Continental (this car)	2026	190.9″	77.2″	5,049 lb
Audi RS 5	2025	187″	72.8″	3,990 lb
Mercedes-Benz CLE	2026	190.9″	74.4″	4,416 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched

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Recalls47 campaigns Fuel economy19 mpg best Reliability4.5/5 Common problems1 complaints Check a VINAgainst this exact build Cargo space13 cu ft Used prices418 listings What yours is worthValue by year & mileage Insurance costEstimated per year Window stickerOriginal Monroney label Decode a VINWhat each character means About this car1984–2026

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Continental bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 Continental are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Continental or the Audi RS 5?

The 2025 Audi RS 5 is 3.9″ shorter and 1,059 lb lighter than the 2026 Continental.

How much does a used Continental cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $25,339 for the 2004–2005 car to $63,626 for the 2011–2017 one, across 128 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 27 Continental model years, 1999 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.

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