Head to head
Aston Martin DB11 vs Bentley R Type
The Aston Martin DB11 is a front-engined v12 grand tourer coupe. The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the r type continental.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Aston Martin DB11 | Bentley R Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 | 4.6 litre straight-6 |
| Power | 608PS / 447kW at 6,500rpm | 130hp (est.) |
| Top speed | 200mph / 322km/h | 101.7mph (1953 test car) |
| Torque | 700Nm at 1,500rpm | - |
| 0-62mph | 3.9 seconds | - |
| Production | - | 1952-1955, 2,323 built |
| Body | - | 4-door saloon or coachbuilt (H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward, Freestone & Webb) |
Sources: Aston Martin DB11, Bentley R Type. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DB11 if...
Aston Martin's V12 grand tourer, built to cover long distances quickly rather than to lap a track. The twin-turbo V12 and sub-4-second 0-62mph time put it against Bentley and Ferrari GT rivals, so it suits hirers after an occasion car for a long drive rather than a city run-around.
Listed by
- D.H.CULLEN Car Hire Specialists - London
Buy or hire the R Type if...
A 1950s Bentley saloon kept today as a collector's classic rather than a daily driver. Coachbuilt examples with bodies by houses like H.J. Mulliner command the most interest and are typically kept in specialist covered storage.
Listed by
- Kent Vehicle Storage - Edenbridge
Common questions
What is the difference between the Aston Martin DB11 and the Bentley R Type?
The Aston Martin DB11 is a front-engined V12 grand tourer coupe; the Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the R Type Continental.
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