Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge and Bentley Bentayga square off in a high-stakes drag race of power, weight, and prestige.
In a spectacle that merged upper-crust luxury with raw horsepower, two of the world’s most prestigious SUVs—the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge and the Bentley Bentayga—were pitted against each other in a straight-line drag race designed to answer a singular, high-octane question: which opulent heavyweight reigns supreme over the quarter mile?
On paper, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge commands attention with a 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine, generating 600 horsepower and 900 Newton-meters of torque. Its immense presence is matched by its mass, tipping the scales at a daunting 2,660 kilograms. The power is distributed through an all-wheel-drive system via an 8-speed automatic transmission. With a price tag approaching £380,000, the Cullinan delivers a refined punch steeped in bespoke craftsmanship.
Its challenger, the Bentley Bentayga, arrives with a slightly smaller 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, producing 550 horsepower and 770 Newton-meters of torque. Though less powerful, it boasts a significant weight advantage, weighing in at 2,416 kilograms. With a starting price of £227,000, the Bentayga offers a relatively more accessible gateway into ultra-luxury performance.
As the lights dropped and both vehicles launched down the tarmac, the Rolls-Royce's superior torque allowed it to surge ahead initially. However, the Bentayga’s lighter frame and quicker revving engine kept it competitive throughout the sprint. The final outcome was tighter than expected, underlining the delicate balance between raw power and weight management in performance engineering.
While neither SUV is built for racing circuits, the matchup served as a dramatic reminder that luxury no longer precludes performance. Both vehicles proved they are more than just chauffeur-driven symbols of wealth—they are capable machines with muscle to match their prestige.
In the end, the real winners were the fans, who witnessed a rare clash of aristocratic titans on equal footing.
