DecodedCars2025 Bentley Bentayga
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Body styles
- V8 Ewb 4dr SUV, Hybrid 4dr SUV, Speed 4dr SUV, V8 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Plug-in Hybrid, Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 21 combined · 19 city / 23 hwy
- Length
- 202–209.1 in
- Curb weight
- 5,324–5,838 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
- Plug-in hybrid version availableOffered as a plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 Bentley Bentayga is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.0L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 209 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 125-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,567 lb (V8 Ewb 4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (19 city / 23 highway), 6% better than the 2025 standard SUV average of 19.8 MPG, for an estimated $3,900 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file.
What changed for 2025
- New body dimensions: 7.1 in longer, wheelbase +7.5 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- New plug-in hybrid version
- Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG up from 16 to 21
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 Bentayga →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 Ewb 4dr SUV | 209.1 in | 78.7 in | 68.5 in | 125.2 in | – | 5,567 lb | 57/43 |
| Hybrid 4dr SUV | 202 in | 78.7 in | 68.5 in | 117.7 in | – | 5,838 lb | 57/43 |
| Speed 4dr SUV | 202.4 in | 78.7 in | 68.5 in | 117.7 in | – | 5,529 lb | 57/43 |
| V8 4dr SUV | 202 in | 78.7 in | 68.5 in | 117.7 in | – | 5,324 lb | 57/43 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentayga Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 23 / 21 | +6% | $3,900 | 203 |
| Bentayga | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 21 / 16 | -19% | $5,150 | 553 |
| Bentayga EWB | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 21 / 16 | -19% | $5,150 | 553 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2025 Bentley Bentayga.
Similar 2025 standard SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Bentley Bentayga (this car) | 21 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2025 Lamborghini Urus | 20 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2025 Aston Martin DBX 707 | 17 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Recalls (1)
Equipment › Other › Labels · Mar 24, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V181000 · 44 vehicles
- Problem
- Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2025 Bentayga vehicles. The tire information placard may indicate an incorrect tire size and tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- Incorrect tire information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed or result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the tire information placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2026. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE26/05.
Not every 2025 Bentley Bentayga is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2025 Bentley Bentayga in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2025 Bentley Bentayga buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Bentley Bentayga. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Bentayga years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Bentayga | 21 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Bentayga | 21 | 202 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Bentayga | 16 | 202 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Bentayga | 20 | 202 in | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 Bentayga | 18 | 202 in | Not rated | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 Bentayga | 19 | 202 in | Not rated | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 Bentayga | 19 | 202.4 in | Not rated | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 Bentayga | 17 | 202.4 in | Not rated | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Bentayga | 15 | 202.4 in | Not rated | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Bentayga | 15 | 202.4 in | Not rated | 2 | 9 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Bentley. How we calculate this →