2026 Bentley Continental vs. 2026 Lexus LC

The Lexus LC is by far the cheaper car, with TrueCar putting its MSRP $117,725 below the Bentley Continental GT's $221,125 at $103,400, and slightly more efficient at 16 city/24 highway mpg against the Bentley's 14 city/24 highway. The Continental GT counters with a 771-hp plug-in hybrid powertrain and wider standard tires and track for handling. Choose the LC for grand-touring style at under half the price; choose the Continental GT for Bentley's power, presence and handling hardware if the price gap doesn't matter.

Which to choose, and why

Price and efficiency

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says choosing between the Bentley Continental GT and the Lexus LC comes down to price up front versus cost at the pump, and that if starting price matters most, the Lexus LC has the edge, with a $103,400 MSRP against $221,125 for the Continental GT, a difference of $117,725. It says the Lexus LC also gets better gas mileage, 16 city and 24 highway mpg, against 14 city and 24 highway for the Continental GT.

Powertrain and handling hardware

Driving.ca (opens in a new tab) says the Bentley Continental GT comes with a plug-in hybrid electric powertrain making 771 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque, and lists a 12.3-inch color touchscreen, CarPlay and Android Auto, a 10-speaker audio system and 22-inch alloy wheels among its equipment. A separate comparison notes the Continental GT's standard 21-inch wheels and its 265/40R21 front and 305/35R21 rear tires give it a stiffer sidewall than the LC's 45-series front and 40-series rear tires, and that its track is 1.6 inches wider in front and 1.1 inches wider in the rear than the LC's.

Questions buyers ask

How much cheaper is the Lexus LC than the Bentley Continental GT?

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) puts the LC's MSRP $117,725 below the Continental GT's $221,125.

How much horsepower does the Bentley Continental GT make?

Driving.ca (opens in a new tab) says a plug-in hybrid powertrain making 771 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

Bentley Continental: 2 records · Lexus LC: 2 records.

Decision field	Bentley Continental	Lexus LC
Exact EPA records	2	2
Model / option labels	2	2
Drive layouts	All-Wheel Drive	Rear-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	4L 8-cyl SIDI; PHEV	5L 8-cyl SIDI & PFI
Transmissions	Automatic (AM-S8)	Automatic (S10)
Fuel types	Premium and Electricity	Premium
EPA classes	Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars	Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars
Combined efficiency	19 MPG/MPGe	18 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	30 miles	Not listed
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$4200 per year	$4450 per year

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the Bentley Continental and the Lexus LC.

2026 Bentley Continental

Bentley Continental refers to several models of cars produced by Bentley Motors. Originally, it referred to a special chassis for engines more powerful than the usual offering, supplied to a selected number of coachbuilders for the fitting of very light-weight coachwork designed under Rolls-Royce supervision.

Source: Bentley Continental (Wikipedia)

Recent recalls (2 campaigns across the latest model years)

May 2026, Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft. Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2026 Continental GT and Continental GTC vehicles. The front axles may have been assembled with an incorrect shorter driveshaft, which can cause the hub securing nut to loosen over time. Consequence: A loose hub securing nut can cause vibration and a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
September 2025, Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump. Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Continental GTC, Continental GT, and 2025 Flying Spur vehicles. The bolted joint connection securing the high-pressure fuel pump to the V8 Evo engine may be improperly tightened and cause a fuel leak. Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

2026 Lexus LC

The Lexus LC is a grand tourer manufactured by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota. Based on the 2012 LF-LC Concept, it was revealed at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It replaced the SC, which was produced from 1991 to 2010.

Source: Lexus LC (Wikipedia)

Design. The LC retained the overall design of the concept model. It has a variant of Lexus' corporate "spindle" grille with a gradient pattern; a tightly compressed mesh at the top transitions to a wider diamond at the bottom. However, unlike other vehicles in the lineup, the top of the spindle grille does not have a chrome surround.

Chassis. The LC is the first vehicle to use Lexus' front-engine, rear-wheel drive platform, dubbed "Global Architecture – Luxury" (GA-L). It consists of various materials, including high-strength steel, aluminium, and carbon fibre. The GA-L platform would underpin future rear-wheel drive models, including the LS 500, which was introduced in January 2017.

Recent recalls (2 campaigns across the latest model years)

October 2025, Back Over Prevention:Display Function. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview… Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
February 2024, Back Over Prevention:Display Function. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Mirai, Lexus LS500, LS500H, 2023-2024 Lexus ES250, ES300H, ES350, 2024 Lexus LC500, and LC500H vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Due to incorrect programming of the parking-assist electronic control… Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Q01Which is more efficient: the 2026 Bentley Continental or the 2026 Lexus LC?

Efficiency

The 2026 Bentley Continental lists the higher combined-efficiency midpoint in this snapshot (19 vs. the 2026 Lexus LC's 18 MPG/MPGe).