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Bentley Bentayga vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (177,300 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Bentayga or Lotus Emira?

Bentley Bentayga vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Bentley Bentayga

  • markedly more power
  • substantially more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Bentayga

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Lotus Emira is considerably cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 93,686 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lotus Emira uses 9.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Bentley Bentayga offers markedly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 144 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Bentley Bentayga takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Bentayga delivers markedly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 290 Nm more.

Bentayga

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Bentley Bentayga offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is clearly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 894 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Bentayga offers substantially more boot space – 484 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 333 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries considerably more – 835 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 605 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Bentley Bentayga is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £177,300
Bentayga

Bentley Bentayga

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 462 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 13 L/100km
  • Electric Range 50 km
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Bentley Bentayga

The Bentley Bentayga wraps top-tier luxury and SUV practicality into one impeccably finished package, with a hushed cabin and amenities that pamper both driver and passengers. It’s the sort of car that signals success with understatement — a tailored suit on wheels that makes long drives feel like first-class travel.

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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
50 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
294 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Length
-
Width
1,998 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,728 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
736 - 835 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Bentley
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the Bentley Bentayga?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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