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Bentley Continental Convertible vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (549 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (212,200 £ vs 396,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Continental Convertible or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

Bentley Continental Convertible vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

Bentley Continental Convertible

  • clearly cheaper
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Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • visibly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Continental Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Bentley Continental Convertible is clearly cheaper – starting at 212,200 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 183,772 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari 296 Roadster uses 8.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Bentley Continental Convertible with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

296 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 296 Roadster offers visibly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 549 HP. That’s roughly 331 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Bentley Continental Convertible takes 4.1 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Continental Convertible delivers very slightly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 755 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Bentley Continental Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Roadster is visibly lighter – 1,760 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 575 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Continental Convertible carries considerably more – 465 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Bentley Continental Convertible is slightly ahead 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.

£212,228
Continental Convertible

Bentley Continental Convertible

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 549 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 12.1 L/100km
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Bentley Continental Convertible

The Bentley Continental GTC is the ultimate cruising companion, wrapping you in hand-stitched leather and hushed luxury while the roof folds away for sun-drenched grand tours. It’s impossibly accomplished — poised and surprisingly playful for its size — delivering an effortless presence that turns every motorway into a first-class runway.

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The Ferrari 296 GTS marries dramatic mid‑engine styling with razor‑sharp handling and a soundtrack that insists you drive it like you stole it. With the roof down it becomes an intoxicating open‑top thoroughbred that somehow also manages to be surprisingly usable day to day — a gorgeous, grin‑inducing reminder of why people fall for Ferraris.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
212,200 £
Price
396,000 £
Consumption L/100km
12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
275 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Curb weight
1,760 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,850 mm
Length
-
Width
1,964 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
1,399 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 kg
Payload
220 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
549 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
318 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
770 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
404 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General
Model Year
2019
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Bentley
Brand
Ferrari
Is the Bentley Continental Convertible offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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