Head to head
Bentley R Type vs Porsche Macan
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the r type continental. The Porsche Macan is a compact five-door suv coupe.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bentley R Type | Porsche Macan | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.6 litre straight-6 | 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder (base petrol) |
| Power | 130hp (est.) | 261hp at 5,000rpm |
| Top speed | 101.7mph (1953 test car) | 144mph |
| Production | 1952-1955, 2,323 built | - |
| Body | 4-door saloon or coachbuilt (H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward, Freestone & Webb) | - |
| 0-60mph | - | 6.0 seconds |
| Cargo volume | - | 53.1 cu ft (rear seats folded) |
Sources: Bentley R Type, Porsche Macan. 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 Macan if...
Porsche's compact SUV, built to feel like a sports car to drive rather than a family workhorse. Its turbocharged engine and sub-6-second 0-60 time put it ahead of most rivals in this size class, which suits hirers after a Porsche badge and driving feel in a car that still seats a family.
Listed by
- Starr Luxury Cars - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bentley R Type and the Porsche Macan?
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the R Type Continental; the Porsche Macan is a compact five-door SUV coupe.
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