For
Exceptional build quality, great dynamics and effortless performance thanks to 600bhp 6.0 W12 engine - but still comfortable, too. Does everything a big limo should.
Against
Hefty £16k premium over standard model, and how much will you need the extra performance? Some ride comfort is sacrificed, and visual changes are subtle - inside and out.
What Car? says
2
out of 5 stars
The ultimate version of Bentley’s luxury barge has far more prestige than an equivalent Audi or Mercedes. Of the two versions, the Speed is the one to go for.
What Car? readers say
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Calculate equipment options
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Comfort
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Electric steering adjust
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Standard
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Electric Sunroof
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No Cost Option
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Cruise control
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Standard
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Electric mirrors
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Standard
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Heated mirrors
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Standard
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Electric windows front
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Standard
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Electric windows rear
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Standard
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Seat height adjustment
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Standard
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Climate Control
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Standard
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Power Steering
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Standard
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Steering adjustment reach
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Standard
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Steering adjustment rake
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Standard
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Power Seats
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Standard
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Heated Seats
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Standard
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Power Folding Mirror
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Standard
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Engine & Transmission
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Auto
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Standard
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Tiptronic
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Standard
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Entertainment
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CD
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Standard
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Multi CD
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Standard
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MP3/iPod Connection
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Not Available
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DVD Player
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Not Available
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MP3 CD Player
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Standard
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RDS CD
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Standard
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Hard Drive
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Not Available
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Exterior
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Metallic paint
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Standard
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Alloy wheels
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Standard
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Interior
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Hands Free Phone Kit
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Standard
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Satellite navigation
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Standard
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Leather Seats
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Standard
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Bluetooth
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Standard
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Safety
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Passenger airbag
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Standard
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Side airbags
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Standard
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ABS
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Standard
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3 Point centre belt
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Standard
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Driver's airbag
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Standard
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Belt pretensioners
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Standard
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Traction control
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Standard
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Curtain Airbag
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Standard
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Rear Parking Sensor
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Standard
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Electronic stability programme
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Standard
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Reversing Camera
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Not Available
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Rain Sensing Wipers
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Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
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Not Available
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Front Parking Sensor
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Not Available
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Security
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Alarm
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Standard
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Immobiliser
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Standard
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Deadlocks
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Standard
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Central locking
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Standard
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Remote locking
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Standard
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Unique fit stereo
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Standard
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Running costs
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Town mpg
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10.8
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Out of town mpg
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24.1
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Average mpg
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16.6
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Tank capacity (litres)
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90
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CO2 Rating (g/km)
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396
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Carbon offset cost
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£57
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Green rating
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M
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Insurance group
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Typical insurance
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% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles)
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38%
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Typical contract hire
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£0.00
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Pence per mile
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0
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Servicing costs - 3 years
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£0.00
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Service intervals
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10k
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Warranty period
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3yr/UL + Paint + Perforation + Breakdown
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| Three-year cost | £108,043 |
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Company car tax
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Percentage charge
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35
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Benefit in kind
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£52,463.00
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Tax payable 20%
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£10,493.00
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Tax payable 40%
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£20,985.00
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Performance and measurements
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Saloon
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Number of doors
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4
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Number of seats
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4
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Engine (cc/type)
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5998/W12
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Number of Valves
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48
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Fuel type
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Unleaded
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Max power (bhp/rpm)
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602/6000
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Pulling power (lb/ft)
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553
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Engine position
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F
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Driven wheels
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Rear
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Length (mm)
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5290
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Width (mm)
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1916
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Height (mm)
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1465
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Front legroom (mm)
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1054
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Rear kneeroom (mm)
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980
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Boot space (min ltr)
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475
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Boot space (max ltr)
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475
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Turning circle (m)
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11.8
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Kerb weight (kg)
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2525
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Manufacturers figures
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0-60 mph (secs)
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4.5
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Max speed (mph)
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200
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Euro NCAP Test Scores
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Adult protection
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Unavailable
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Child protection
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Unavailable
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Pedestrian protection
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Unavailable
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