Bentley Continental

There are several reasons why someone might consider a Bentley Continental GT. For one, it's been fully redesigned for 2020, receiving a more muscular appearance, stronger performance and more features, all while maintaining extraordinarily high standards for craftsmanship. It's also a statement of wealth, with its $200,000-plus starting price.

In this rarefied air, few cars are worthy of comparison against the 2020 Bentley Continental GT. The Rolls-Royce Wraith is the most direct competitor with a starting price well above $300,000. Other sporty coupes include the Porsche 911 Turbo S and Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class Coupe. These models offer stirring performance but can't quite match Bentley's unapologetic allegiance to opulence.

Which Continental does MatoCar recommend?

The 2020 Bentley Continental GT is a four-passenger premium luxury coupe that is also available as a convertible. Its two trim levels are primarily distinguished by their engines: the Continental GT V8 and the Continental GT, which receives a 12-cylinder engine.

Continental GT V8The base V8 coupe comes with all of the typical luxury coupe trappings as well as:

• A 542-horsepower turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine
• All-wheel drive
• Adaptive air suspension with ride height control
• Soft-close doors
• Center trunk pass-through for longer cargo
• 12.3-inch touchscreen and Apple CarPlay integration
• Advanced safety features that include:
• Frontal collision mitigation
• Safe passenger exit system that warns if a vehicle is approaching from behind
• Blind-spot monitor

Continental GT The 12-cylinder Continental GT builds on the V8's features list with:

• A 626-hp turbocharged 6.0-liter W12 engine
• Bentley Dynamic Ride system that keeps body roll in check while cornering

Continental GT Convertible The Convertible versions are identically appointed as the coupes with some exceptions:

• Four-layer folding fabric roof
• Elimination of the trunk pass-through

Several bundled option packages are available and include:

• The Mulliner Specification
• Broader choice of wheels
• Diamond-quilted and embroidered upholstery
• Metal fuel and oil filler caps
• Alloy sport pedals
• Piano black or walnut interior trim

• The City Specification
• Hands-free trunk opener
• Auto-dimming exterior mirrors
• Surround-view parking camera system
• Traffic sign reader

• The Touring Specification
• Adaptive cruise control
• Head-up display
• Lane keeping assist
• Night vision
• Frontal pedestrian detection

• First Edition Specification
• The City Specification
• The Front Seat Comfort Specification
• The Mulliner Driving Specification
• The Touring Specification
• Interior ambient lighting
• Infotainment screen that rotates to reveal three analog instruments
• Unique interior trim embellishments

In addition to the endless list of color, wheels, upholstery and trim choices, standalone options include:

• Panoramic glass roof
• Heated windshield
• Diamond-knurled switchgear
• Heated steering wheel
• Premium audio upgrades from Bang & Olufsen or Naim
• Wireless charging pad
• Wind blocker and neck warmer for convertible models