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      04-14-2020, 10:22 AM   #1
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Just curious if anyone cross shopped and compared the Bentayga vs X7 ? In terms of drive, handling, build quality etc. The Bentayga shares quite a fair bit of parts with the Q7 of course cladded in much more leather.
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Cullinan vs. Bentayga.
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Cullinan vs. Bentayga.
Well Bentayga is 1 level above BMW in terms of branding n pricing. But the Cullinan is 1 level above the Bentayga in terms of pricing too.

At the end of the day, the Bentayga is kind of a Q7. So just wondering about the drive in comparison to X7 for those who have compared both.

I've tried both and found the X7 to handle slightly better than the Bentayga. Not sure if it's the rear wheel steer, but definitely the Bentayga takes it for straight line acceleration n power.
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Understood but starting MSRP on Bentayga in this region is $160k and goes up from there. You can't even build an X7 to that price point and most used Bentayga with low mileage are in the $150-160k price range.

Bentayga is a parts bin mosaic of bits from Audi & Porsche with a few items from Bentley.

I know people who have cross-shopped RRSC/AB against Bentayga but I can't think of one person I know of who considered it over a Q7, X7, GL etc.

Cullinan Vs. Bentayga and in my opinion the Cullinan is the winner.
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I looked at them but decided I didn't want another VW type SUV. although they make some popular ones.
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I looked at them but decided I didn't want another VW type SUV. although they make some popular ones.
That's my thought too. A Bentayga is like a Q7 with a Bentley shell. Of course a little more than that but u get what I mean. The rear center armrest and seat adjusters especially have a striking resemblance to Urus, Cayenne, Macan, Touareg, etc.

That's why I'm asking more of the driving experience, handling, comfort if anyone did compare before. But again I'm guessing most Bentayga owners or those shortlisting a Bentayga would probably not be surfing forums and even bothering to reply here. :
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I looked at them but decided I didn't want another VW type SUV. although they make some popular ones.
That's my thought too. A Bentayga is like a Q7 with a Bentley shell. Of course a little more than that but u get what I mean. The rear center armrest and seat adjusters especially have a striking resemblance to Urus, Cayenne, Macan, Touareg, etc.

That's why I'm asking more of the driving experience, handling, comfort if anyone did compare before. But again I'm guessing most Bentayga owners or those shortlisting a Bentayga would probably not be surfing forums and even bothering to reply here. :
yeah it's a different crowd. when I went there, they invited me to parties and talked about all their events for networking and owners to "share" with each other in person.
obviously the Rona probably changed that. but when I went to BMW, they kept talking about the engine and leathers.

although the Mercedes s classes I was looking at had better leather. but obviously I went bwm.
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That's why I'm asking more of the driving experience, handling, comfort if anyone did compare before.
It rides like a Range Rover, depending on the setting it handles like a Cayenne, and it feels like like a Q7 in a tuxedo. Go drive one.
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I'm not a fan of the looks of the Bentayga. For me it's not a very attractive SUV. But to each his own.
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The buyer is scratching a different itch when they pull the trigger on the Bentayga
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The buyer is scratching a different itch when they pull the trigger on the Bentayga
Save your money and get an x7, if you wanna splurge get the Cullinan,
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Save your money and get an x7, if you wanna splurge get the Cullinan,
Agree. If ever in DGAF mode for an SUV, that’s the way to go.
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Save your money and get an x7, if you wanna splurge get the Cullinan,
Again, to each his own but I think the RR Cullinan is odd looking as well. If you want to look really cool buy a the Lamborghini Urus.
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Again, to each his own but I think the RR Cullinan is odd looking as well. If you want to look really cool buy a the Lamborghini Urus.
I have the Urus and it is actually smaller than the X5. I would say it is more comparable, especially to 2nd row spacing, to the X6
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Again, to each his own but I think the RR Cullinan is odd looking as well. If you want to look really cool buy a the Lamborghini Urus.
True; if you ever found yourself wondering how you could buy something less practical and more expensive than an X6M. Go drive one for a few moments and find out what it feels like to be in a hatchback on stilts that is hopped up on steroids and on every bump you get kicked in the kidneys as a reminder why not to be in this thing. That being said, if you have to justify a purchase... is there any other way to get ground clearance, four doors and a bull on a badge? nope.
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Save your money and get an x7, if you wanna splurge get the Cullinan,
Again, to each his own but I think the RR Cullinan is odd looking as well. If you want to look really cool buy a the Lamborghini Urus.
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Save your money and get an x7, if you wanna splurge get the Cullinan,
Again, to each his own but I think the RR Cullinan is odd looking as well. If you want to look really cool buy a the Lamborghini Urus.
Yes! If you wanna go sporty! Urus all the way! Or the RS8 on the relative cheap. Lol.

Or the Ferrari Purosanque when it comes out.
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I think it stands for Ferrari Pure Breed or possibly Ferrari Thoroughbred. Very beautiful SUV. I'll take two.
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