Compare 2003 Bentley Continental - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $288,990 | $124,900 | $47,660 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $0 | $116,157 | $43,609 |
| Destination | $1,995 | $720 | $770 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Hands Free | Motorola Voice/portable/wheel Control | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | Analog | In-dash | Analog |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cupholders | N/A | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather/genuine Wood | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Power | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Front And Rear | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | N/A | Fade | Delay |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Keyfob | Keyfob |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/genuine Wood | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Premium Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 12-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 12-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion |
| Cooled Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Memory | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Rear Seats | Bucket | Bucket | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - W/tilt | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM Stereo/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| CD Player | Console Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single, Trunk/cargo Area Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 8 Brand | 8 Bose | 4 Bose |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Equalizer | Automatic | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Navigation System | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | N/A | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | Tele Aid | OnStar |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Emergency Services | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Programmable | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cornering Lights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Parktronic | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | PASS-Key II |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Theftlock |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/100,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (36 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/100,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/12,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/100,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | Ownership Privileges 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 36 Months/100,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 36 Months/100,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/100,000 Miles | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/100,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 12 Months/12,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Retractable | Window Grid | Retractable |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Composite/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | Chrome | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Stainless Steel | Chrome | Body-colored |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver | Driver |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Front Tires | P255/55WR17.0 BSW Summer Performance | P245/45ZR18.0 BSW Performance AS | P235/60HR16.0 BSW AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 265/40YR10 | N/A |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 18" Polished Aluminum | 16" Chrome Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 6.8L V-8 | 5.5L V-12 | 4.6L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Twin Turbo | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Touring |
| Ride Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | N/A | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | 4-corner | Rear |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Trailing Arm | Multi-link | Short And Long Arm |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Air |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Touch-Shift | N/A |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.69 | 2.65 | 3.71 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 210.6 " | 196.6 " | 200.6 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 81.0 " | 73.1 " | 75.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.6 " | 56.0 " | 53.6 " |
| Engine | 6.8L V-8 | 5.5L V-12 | 4.6L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 400 @ 4,100 Rpm | 493 @ 5,000 Rpm | 300 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 590 @ 2,150 Rpm | 590 @ 1,800 Rpm | 295 @ 4,400 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 11 Mpg | 13 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 16 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 27 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.7 Seconds | 4.8 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.3 Seconds | 13.2 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 98 Mph | 107 Mph | N/A |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | N/A |
| Slalom Speed | 56 Mph | 60 Mph | N/A |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 4.10/3.90 " | 3.23/3.43 " | 3.66/3.31 " |
| Curb Weight | 5,401 Lbs. | 4,300 Lbs. | 3,865 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,283 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Payload | 882 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 120.5 " | 113.6 " | 108.0 " |
| Front Track | 61.0 " | 62.1 " | 60.9 " |
| Rear Track | 61.0 " | 62.1 " | 60.9 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.0 '' | 18.8 '' | 21.0 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .28 | .33 |
| Front Legroom | 41.5 " | 41.7 " | 42.6 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.9 " | 30.8 " | 35.5 " |
| Front Headroom | 36.8 " | 36.9 " | 37.8 " |
| Rear Headroom | 35.7 " | 36.8 " | 38.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.5 " | 59.9 " | 57.6 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 50.2 " | 56.5 " | 55.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.0 " | 59.3 " | 58.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.0 " | 54.6 " | 57.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 12.3 Cu.ft. | 12.3 Cu.ft. | 15.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 12.3 Cu.ft. | 12.3 Cu.ft. | 15.3 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 89 Cu.ft. | 89 Cu.ft. | 100 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 28.5 Gal. | 23.2 Gal. | 19.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
