Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II vs. Bentley Bentayga

A Glowing Presence

At first glance, one thing becomes clear: Not all luxury is created equally. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II and the Bentley Bentayga are striking models that take two distinct approaches to design. The Bentayga features a flashier grille design that varies based on trim level, including an imposing blacked-out mesh matrix design or a vertically vaned bright chrome grille that's surprisingly similar to Rolls-Royce's iconic Pantheon Grille.

The Cullinan Series II doesn’t need design options. For a century, the Pantheon Grille has stood at the front of Rolls-Royce models, telling a story of strength and resilience. For the latest model year, the Cullinan Series II adds illumination to the grille to add an eloquent glow.

Even the headlights of the Cullinan Series II are symbolic. Featuring 7,000 laser-etched graphical elements, the headlights sparkle with a dimension reminiscent of an urban skyline. With the Bentayga, the headlights are more theatrical, their circular design more like a stage light that cuts through the night rather than a deliberate glow designed to satisfy you.

Design With Legacy

Dripping with old-school British luxury, Rolls-Royce and Bentley are crafted with refined care. The human touch is critical in creating, ensuring only the finest materials are used with your Cullinan Series II or Bentayga. While beautiful, the Bentayga feels more like a configured product than a created object, with its quick turnaround time and minimal customization options.

On the other hand, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II includes a commissioning process. It's hand-crafted at the Goodwood factory in England and can often take more than a year to receive because true art takes time. While the Bentley features luxurious elements, the Cullinan is heirloom-worthy with the ability to:

• Choose from more than 44,000 colours or create a custom hue
• Engrave the treadplates with your monogram
• Select an embossed design for key cabin areas

The Bentley Bentayga’s design heritage is refined, but Rolls-Royce’s is immortal.

Sensory Stillness

There's a magnificence in nothingness. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II and the Bentley Bentayga aim to remove you from the bustle of daily life with their strategic designs. The Bentayga features an air suspension system, which can adjust the vehicle's height to minimize the feeling of surface-level imperfections on the road. The Cullinan, on the other hand, makes you feel like you're gliding on air thanks to the proprietary Magic Carpet Ride suspension system.

While the Bentayga offers a luxe interior, the Cullinan delivers an entirely different atmosphere that, thanks to these options, turns your vehicle into a private lounge on wheels:

• Massaging front seats
• Tinted rear privacy glass
• Rear-compartment side curtain

Even the audio system is tuned to complement silence. While Bentley partners with the mainstream Bang & Olufsen premium sound system, Rolls-Royce engineers have created a bespoke audio system designed exclusively for this space. With the Cullinan, every surface, sound, and second is curated for stillness. It’s the kind of quiet that makes the world feel far away in the best possible way.

Textural Indulgence

This isn’t about show—it’s about sensation. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan and the Bentley Bentayga prove that true luxury lives in the details you can touch. With the Bentley, this includes popular materials like brushed aluminum trim and leather upholstery. It's the sort of luxury that feels precise. With Rolls-Royce, you get an atmosphere—an environment where every surface tells a story.

Think of cloud formations and the shadows they cast on the ground below. Yachts sailing on crystalline waters. This inspired 107,000 perforations made in the leather and the distinctive front bumper of the Cullinan Series II. Then there's the exclusive Shooting Star Headliner, a dynamic headliner that features hand-placed fibre-optic lights into the headliner that shimmer with unparalleled beauty.

The difference between the Cullinan Series II and the Bentayga is clear: One may offer modern textural elements, but the other prioritizes a beauty that only slow-made art embodies.

Effortless Motion

Technology is part of the story but never the main character. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II and the Bentley Bentayga prove that with their intuitive displays that simplify your commute. The Bentley wants to keep you connected with its modern touchscreen display and My Bentley App Studio, which lets you download compatible apps directly to your vehicle.

However, Rolls-Royce knows you might want to disconnect. With the Cullinan Series II, you won’t find a carousel of tech, just elegant, task-focused interactions through the intuitive SPIRIT Operating System —there when you need it, invisible when you don’t—and the Rear Theatre Configuration.

If the Bentayga is designed to entertain, the Cullinan will centre you. The Viewing Suite and the coach-style doors are examples of this. The former feature adds a private outdoor seating area to your vehicle, while the latter lets you step out with intention. With the Cullinan, you’ll notice things are simply easier.

Refined Utility

Unlike other vehicles used for transportation, exotic cars like the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II and the Bentley Bentayga redefine utility. The ability to configure the second row elevates the experience from something expected to a truly personalized experience. Exclusive to the Cullinan, choose between three seat configurations:

• Immersive Seating with Centre Console: Indulge yourself with massaging seats, a central cool chamber, a whiskey decanter, and two charging points for the ultimate moment of relaxation.
• Sanctuary Seats: Unplug for a while with a calf rest, champagne cooler, and privacy glass that separates the passenger compartment from the boot space.
• Lounge Seats: Enjoy premium travel amenities with space for an extra passenger.

You won’t find privacy features or rear-seat passenger amenities in the Bentley. With a more traditional approach to travel, all the premium details are found up front, making it more likely that you’ll drive yourself everywhere. Only with Rolls-Royce does utility become grand gestures.