DecodedCarsBentley Continental vs Ferrari Daytona SP3
2025 Bentley Continental vs 2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3 — two rivals compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
The Bentley Continental is more fuel-efficient: 19 vs 13 MPG combined in its best version.
That works out to about $1,950 a year less in fuel for the Bentley Continental (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).
The Bentley Continental is the bigger car, about 6 inches longer.
Across all model years since 2005, the Ferrari Daytona SP3 has had fewer recall campaigns (0 vs 11).
The two cars
The 2025 Bentley Continental is a subcompact car offered with a 4.0L 8-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive. It measures about 191 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,947 lb (GT).
The 2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3 is a two seaters offered with a 6.5L 12-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive. It measures about 185 inches long and 81 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,274 lb.
Buying used? The 2024 Continental and the 2024 Daytona SP3 have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2020 Continental.
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Bentley Continental if…
- You want lower fuel bills (19 vs 13 MPG)
- You want more room (6 in longer)
- You need AWD or 4WD
- You want a hybrid or electric option
Choose the Ferrari Daytona SP3 if…
- You want something easier to park (6 in shorter)
- You put reliability history first (0 vs 11 recalls since 2005)
Pros & cons of each
2025 Bentley Continental
- Plug-in hybrid version availableOffered as a plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 19 MPG combined, 18% below the 2025 subcompact car average of 23.1 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3
- No recalls so far
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 13 MPG combined, 32% below the 2025 two seaters average of 19.2 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
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