DecodedCarsBentley Continental vs Ferrari Roma
2026 Bentley Continental vs 2026 Ferrari Roma — two rivals compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
The Bentley Continental is the bigger car, about 7 inches longer.
Across all model years since 2005, the Ferrari Roma has had fewer recall campaigns (2 vs 11).
The two cars
The 2026 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 2026 Ferrari Roma is a minicompact car offered with a 3.9L 8-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive. It measures about 184 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,646 lb.
Buying used? The 2024 Continental and the 2023 Roma have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2020 Continental.
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
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Which one should you choose?
Choose the Bentley Continental if…
- You want more room (7 in longer)
- You need AWD or 4WD
- You want a hybrid or electric option
Choose the Ferrari Roma if…
- You want something easier to park (7 in shorter)
- You put reliability history first (2 vs 11 recalls since 2005)
Pros & cons of each
2026 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, 21% below the 2026 subcompact car average of 24 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
2026 Ferrari Roma
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
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