Head to head
Bentley S3 vs Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
The Bentley S3 is a v8 luxury saloon built between 1962 and 1965. The Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is a open-top sports car.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bentley S3 | Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6,230cc V8, pushrod overhead valves | 3.0 litre twin-turbo flat-six |
| Power | 215hp at 4,000rpm | 389hp (394PS) |
| Top speed | 115mph | 181mph (292km/h) |
| Years produced | 1962-1965 | - |
| Body styles | 4-door saloon, 2-door coupe, 2-door drophead coupe | - |
| 0-100km/h | - | 4.1 seconds |
Sources: Bentley S3, Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the S3 if...
The last of Bentley's separate-chassis S-series saloons, and the first Bentley with a V8 engine. Wedding and chauffeur hire firms use it for its formal, old-money look rather than performance.
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Buy or hire the 911 Carrera Cabriolet if...
The open-top version of Porsche's core sports car, offered by prestige and wedding car hire fleets as an occasion car for good-weather driving. The folding fabric roof lowers in seconds without giving up the coupe's driving feel.
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- Exotic Car Collection by Enterprise - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bentley S3 and the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet?
The Bentley S3 is a v8 luxury saloon built between 1962 and 1965; the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is a open-top sports car.
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