

Ben Zachariah
2026 Bentley Continental GT S review: Quick drive
Pros
- Breadth of capability
- Chassis engineering is superb
- That twin-turbo V8
Cons
- Switchgear isn’t perfect
- Climate fan is distractingly loud
- Storage space is limited
14 Days Ago
The 2016 Bentley Continental is a sport. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $424,771 for the base variant and topping out at $511,501 for the Speed variant.
There are 4 variants of the Continental available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2016.
The 2016 Continental was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Bentley Continental include 4.0L v8 turbo (373kW/660Nm), 4.0L v8 turbo (389kW/680Nm), 6.0L w 12-cylinder turbo (434kW/720Nm) and 6.0L w 12-cylinder turbo (467kW/820Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic with manual mode transmission. All variants feature 4x4.
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The Bentley Continental comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Black Speed By Mulliner.


Ben Zachariah
14 Days Ago
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2023
$462,953
2023
$581,078
2023
$598,508
2025
$610,932
2023
$631,058
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,806 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,943 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,747 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,300 mm |
| Load Capacity | 455 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Bentley Continental Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
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2016 Bentley Continental
The cheapest Bentley Continental is the base variant that starts from $402,600.
See all Bentley Continental PricingThe most expensive Bentley Continental is the Black Speed By Mulliner variant that starts from $525,000.
See all Bentley Continental PricingThe best towing capacity of a Bentley Continental is 0 kg shared by all variants.
See all Bentley Continental towing capacityThe largest Bentley Continental is the base variant which measures 1946mm wide, 4806mm in length and sits 1404mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 467kW of power and 820nm of torque are the Speed and Black Speed By Mulliner variants.
The Bentley Continental is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Bentley Continental is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2750 kg.
The Bentley Continental uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
†Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.