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Tesla Model 3 vs Bentley Bentayga comparison

Compare performance (460 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (31,700 £ vs 177,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Tesla Model 3 or Bentley Bentayga?

Tesla Model 3 vs Bentley Bentayga: Key differences

Tesla Model 3

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Bentley Bentayga

  • slightly more power
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Model 3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Tesla Model 3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 145,552 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 750 km, about 700 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 offers slightly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 460 HP. That’s roughly 90 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model 3 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.1 s, while the Bentley Bentayga takes 4.5 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Bentayga delivers somewhat more torque with 770 Nm compared to 660 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Model 3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Tesla Model 3 is visibly lighter – 1,822 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 593 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model 3 offers slightly more boot space – 594 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries significantly more – 835 kg compared to 333 kg. That’s a difference of about 502 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model 3 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £31,700
Model 3

Tesla Model 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 283 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 534 - 750 km
Tesla Model 3
Bentley Bentayga

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Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is a compact electric sedan that pairs brisk, responsive driving with a sleek, minimalist cabin and intuitive, software-led features. It makes a practical, modern choice for daily commutes and long-term ownership while emphasizing simplicity and advanced driver assistance.

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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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Tesla Model 3
Bentley Bentayga

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,700 - 50,100 £
Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
534 - 750 km
Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
294 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,929 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Trunk capacity
594 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
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Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
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Height
1,728 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Payload
302 - 333 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
283 - 460 HP
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
208 - 338 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Tesla
Brand
Bentley
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