Compare the2022 Bentley BentaygaVS 2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback

The Bentayga has standard Active Head Restraints, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Head Restraints system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The SQ5 Sportback doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

A passive infrared night vision system optional on the Bentayga helps the driver to more easily detect people, animals or other objects in front of the vehicle at night. Using an infrared camera to detect heat, the system then projects the image on the windshield, near the driver’s line of sight. The SQ5 Sportback doesn’t offer a night vision system.

Both the Bentayga and the SQ5 Sportback have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available collision warning systems and lane departure warning systems.

The Bentley Bentayga weighs 1021 to 1292 pounds more than the Audi SQ5 Sportback. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The Bentayga comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The SQ5 Sportback’s 50,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

The Bentayga’s standard 4.0 turbo V8 produces 193 more horsepower (542 vs. 349) and 199 lbs.-ft. more torque (568 vs. 369) than the SQ5 Sportback’s 3.0 turbo V6. The Bentayga SPEED’s standard 6.0 turbo 12-cylinder produces 277 more horsepower (626 vs. 349) and 295 lbs.-ft. more torque (664 vs. 369) than the SQ5 Sportback’s 3.0 turbo V6.

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Bentayga’s fuel efficiency. The SQ5 Sportback doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The Bentayga has 4 gallons more fuel capacity than the SQ5 Sportback (22.5 vs. 18.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

For better stopping power the Bentayga’s brake rotors are larger than those on the SQ5 Sportback:

The Bentayga offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The SQ5 Sportback doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

For better traction, the Bentayga has larger tires than the SQ5 Sportback (285/45R21 vs. 255/45R20).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Bentayga has standard 21-inch wheels. Smaller 20-inch wheels are standard on the SQ5 Sportback. The Bentayga’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 21-inch wheels optional on the SQ5 Sportback.

The Bentayga offers active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The SQ5 Sportback doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

The front and rear suspension of the Bentayga uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the SQ5 Sportback, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The Bentayga offers an available active suspension system, which counteracts cornering forces actively, limiting body roll and improving handling and stability. Audi doesn’t offer an active suspension on the SQ5 Sportback.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Bentayga’s wheelbase is 6.7 inches longer than on the SQ5 Sportback (117.9 inches vs. 111.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Bentayga is 2.6 inches wider in the front and 3.1 inches wider in the rear than on the SQ5 Sportback.

The Bentayga is 65.3 inches shorter in height than the SQ5 Sportback, making the Bentayga much easier to wash and garage and drive (lower center of gravity).

The Bentayga offers optional seating for 7 passengers; the SQ5 Sportback can only carry 5.

The Bentayga has .1 inches more front headroom, .7 inches more front legroom, 1 inch more front shoulder room, .3 inches more rear headroom, 3.1 inches more rear legroom and 1.3 inches more rear shoulder room than the SQ5 Sportback.

The Bentayga’s cargo area provides more volume than the SQ5 Sportback.

The Bentayga’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the SQ5 Sportback’s (7165 vs. 4400 pounds).

Standard Trailer Sway Mitigation on the Bentayga uses the Electronic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The SQ5 Sportback doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The Bentayga has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The SQ5 Sportback doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

The Bentayga’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. An easy entry system costs extra on the SQ5 Sportback.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the Bentayga has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The SQ5 Sportback doesn’t offer cornering lights.

Optional air conditioned the front and second row seats keep the Bentayga’s passengers comfortable and take the sting out of hot leather in summer. The SQ5 Sportback doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.

The Bentayga has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the SQ5 Sportback.

The Bentayga offers optional massaging front and second row seats, which keep the driver and middle row passengers. Massaging seats aren’t available in the SQ5 Sportback.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Bentley Bentayga has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) on the dashboard. Only the SQ5 Sportback Premium Plus/Prestige offers wireless charging.