Bentley Continental vs Maserati Quattroporte: Specs Compared
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The Maserati Quattroporte is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 20 mpg combined versus 19 mpg for the Bentley Continental, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $200 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Bentley Continental leads in 2. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
Bentley Continental
Subcompact Cars · 32 configurations
2015–2024
Maserati Quattroporte
Large Cars · 32 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Bentley Continental | Maserati Quattroporte |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 19 mpg | 20 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 17 mpg | 17 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 26 mpg ✓ | 25 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $4,000 | $3,800 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 161 g/mi ✓ | 453 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI; PHEV, SIDI, SIDI & PFI, 6.0 | SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AM-S8), Automatic (S8) | Automatic 8-spd |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium and Electricity, Premium, Premium or E85 | Premium |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars | Large Cars |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2015–2024 |
| Configurations on record | 32 | 32 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Bentley Continental vs Maserati Quattroporte dimensions and size
The Maserati Quattroporte is 16.1 inches longer than the Bentley Continental on a wheelbase 12.6 inches longer, and 758.4 lbs lighter. At over 200 inches, the larger of the two is past the comfortable limit of a standard 192-inch single garage bay once you allow walking room.
| Dimension | Bentley Continental (2026) | Maserati Quattroporte (2025) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.9 in | 207.1 in | 16.1 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 77.2 in | 76.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 58.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 124.8 in | 12.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,947 lbs | 4,189 lbs | 758 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Bentley Continental vs Maserati Quattroporte: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Maserati Quattroporte burns about $3,800 of fuel annually against $4,000 for the Bentley Continental. That $200 yearly gap compounds to roughly $1,000 over five years and $1,600 over eight — often more than the price difference between two trims of the same vehicle, and the single largest running-cost line item separating these two.
City versus highway split: the Maserati Quattroporte is the stronger commuter at 17 mpg city, while the Bentley Continental pulls ahead on the interstate at 26 mpg highway. If most of your driving is stop-and-go traffic the city figure is the one to weigh; for long-distance highway mileage the reverse is true, and the two vehicles effectively swap places depending on how you drive.
Powertrain choice: the Bentley Continental is recorded with 4 distinct engine configurations (SIDI; PHEV, SIDI, SIDI & PFI), the Maserati Quattroporte with 1 (SIDI). Across 32 recorded Bentley Continental configurations and 32 for the Maserati Quattroporte, the wider the engine spread the more the real-world fuel efficiency depends on which version you actually buy, so check the specific model year and drivetrain rather than the headline number.
Drivetrain and class: the Bentley Continental is offered with All-Wheel Drive, the Maserati Quattroporte with Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Subcompact Cars and Large Cars respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
Tailpipe emissions: at their cleanest configurations the Bentley Continental emits 161 g/mile of CO2 versus 453 g/mile for the Maserati Quattroporte. Emissions track fuel consumption almost exactly, so the cleaner vehicle here is also the cheaper one to fuel.
Continental vs Quattroporte: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Bentley Continental or the Maserati Quattroporte?
The Maserati Quattroporte is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 20 mpg combined versus 19 mpg for the Bentley Continental, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $200 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Maserati Quattroporte runs about $3,800 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $4,000 for the Bentley Continental — a difference of roughly $200 per year.
What engines do the Continental and Quattroporte offer?
Bentley Continental: SIDI; PHEV, SIDI, SIDI & PFI, 6.0. Maserati Quattroporte: SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Bentley Continental as Subcompact Cars and the Maserati Quattroporte as Large Cars, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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