Bentayga vs Range Rover
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Range Rover
Specifications
| Bentayga | Range Rover | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bentley | Land Rover |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Monthly payment | — | — |
| Fuel type | Plug-in hybrid | Hybrid |
| Fuel economy | 21.0 mpg | 20.0 mpg |
| CO₂ emissions | 206 g/mi–554 g/mi | 381 g/mi–501 g/mi |
| Annual maintenance cost | — | — |
Common issues
Bentley Bentayga
Affected 2019-2023 Bentaygas, including V8, W12, and Hybrid variants, can drop to the lowest ride height, show a suspension fault warning, and suffer compressor or strut failure. A leaking strut can tear the rubber bellows and make the vehicle repeatedly re-level while parked, eventually immobilizing it. A full strut replacement is approximately $3,250 per corner at an independent specialist, while compressor replacement separately runs about $1,200-$2,500.
Bentaygas from 2019-2024 with the optional Dynamic Ride system can develop 48V actuator faults or seal failures that trigger a chassis system fault and noticeably increase body roll. Driving remains possible, but the active anti-roll function is disabled and a failed unit can eventually lead to a no-start if the 48V network is affected. Replacing one 48V actuator at a specialist typically costs around $4,500, with dealer work often exceeding $8,000-$12,000 when related modules are included.
Many 2019-2025 Bentaygas, especially Hybrid and V8 models, suffer parasitic 12V battery drain from telematics and standby electronics, often leaving the car dead after 5-14 days of sitting. Symptoms include low battery warnings, erratic infotainment behavior, and intermittent keyless-entry failure. A specialist battery replacement is roughly $800 including parts and labor, with dealer service and parasitic-draw diagnosis easily exceeding $1,000.
Pre-facelift 2019-2022 Bentaygas commonly experience MMI freezes, black screens, Bluetooth disconnects, and random reboots, with the 2021+ system also showing occasional reboots. Because climate and vehicle settings share the display, a failure also removes control of those functions. A replacement head unit from a specialist costs roughly $2,000-$4,500, while dealer new-unit replacement with labor and coding typically runs $5,000 or more.
Bentley issued recalls for fuel-line routing on 2019-2020 V8 models, oil-separator/PCV failures on V8 engines, and W12 coolant-pump leaks; recall repairs are free. Outside recall coverage, V8 oil-separator replacement costs about $2,000 at a specialist and a W12 coolant-pump replacement can run roughly $3,000-$5,000. Symptoms include fuel smell or visible leak, excessive oil consumption with blue smoke, and coolant loss with potential overheating.
The 2019-2021 Bentayga can have low-speed ZF 8HP jerking, delayed downshifts, and harsh 1-2 or 3-2 shifts, mostly due to TCU calibration rather than hardware failure. A dealer transmission-software update is usually covered under warranty or costs about $500 out of pocket; genuine mechatronic failure is less common and can require a $5,000-$9,000 replacement. Rare cases may trigger a transmission warning and limp-home mode.
Land Rover Range Rover
Common-issue data is not available yet.
About this comparison
Bentley Bentayga and Land Rover Range Rover suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.
The models use different powertrains: Bentayga — Plug-in hybrid; Range Rover — Hybrid. The better choice depends on your daily route and access to charging.
The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.
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