Head to head
Bentley R Type vs Porsche Cayenne
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the r type continental. The Porsche Cayenne is a performance suv.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bentley R Type | Porsche Cayenne | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.6 litre straight-6 | 3.0 litre petrol 353bhp, up to 4.0 litre GTS 500bhp |
| Power | 130hp (est.) | - |
| Top speed | 101.7mph (1953 test car) | - |
| Production | 1952-1955, 2,323 built | - |
| Body | 4-door saloon or coachbuilt (H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward, Freestone & Webb) | - |
| Seats | - | 4-5 |
| 0-60mph | - | 4.4-5.7 seconds depending on engine |
| Boot space | - | 592-772 litres (seats up), 1,502-1,710 litres (seats down) |
Sources: Bentley R Type, Porsche Cayenne. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the Cayenne if...
A performance SUV hired by drivers wanting sports car pace and handling combined with practical space and ride height, rather than a low-slung sports car.
Listed by
- Starr Luxury Cars - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bentley R Type and the Porsche Cayenne?
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the R Type Continental; the Porsche Cayenne is a performance SUV.
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