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Peugeot 408 vs Bentley Bentayga - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (225 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (35100 £ vs 177300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 408 or Bentley Bentayga?

Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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Bentley Bentayga

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Peugeot 408 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35100 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 142140 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 408 manages with 2.70 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L. The difference is about 10.30 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 408 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 455 km, about 405 km more than the Bentley Bentayga.

Bentayga

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 has a clearly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 325 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Bentayga is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.20 s. That’s about 2.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Bentley Bentayga performs slightly better – reaching 290 km/h, while the Peugeot 408 tops out at 233 km/h. The difference is around 57 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Bentley Bentayga pulls convincingly stronger with 770 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 410 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Peugeot 408 is significantly lighter – 1544 kg compared to 2415 kg. The difference is around 871 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 408 offers slight more room – 536 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 52 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Bentley Bentayga performs to a small extent better – up to 1774 L, which is about 191 L more than the Peugeot 408.

When it comes to payload, Bentley Bentayga decisively takes the win – 835 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 379 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 sits well ahead of its rival 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.

Peugeot 408
Bentley Bentayga

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Peugeot 408

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 5.1 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.80 kWh
  • Electric Range : 79 - 455 km

Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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The Peugeot 408 blends a coupe-like roofline with practical sensibility, delivering striking looks and a surprisingly airy, premium-feeling cabin. On the road it prefers comfort and poise over manic thrills, making it a smart, stylish choice for buyers who want something a bit different from the usual family hatchback.

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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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Peugeot 408
Bentley Bentayga

Costs and Consumption

Price
35100 - 48000 £
Price
177300 - 230400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L
Consumption L/100km
13 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.80 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
79 - 455 km
Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
58.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
17.30 kWh
co2
0 - 114 g/km
co2
294 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1544 - 1879 kg
Curb weight
2415 - 2514 kg
Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
4687 mm
Length
5125 - 5305 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1998 mm
Height
1478 mm
Height
1728 mm
Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1583 L
Max trunk capacity
1774 L
Payload
371 - 456 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2020 - 2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Bentley
What drivetrain options does the Peugeot 408 have?

The Peugeot 408 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.