There is exactly one stretch of road in the United States where you can choose between two residential buildings that will park your car inside your living room. That stretch is Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach, between 18401 and 18555 — and the two buildings are Bentley Residences and Porsche Design Tower. Both were […] The post Porsche Design Tower vs. Bentley Residences Miami — The Ultimate Car Lover’s Condo Comparison 2026 appeared first on Miami Beach Real Estate Blog.
There is exactly one stretch of road in the United States where you can choose between two residential buildings that will park your car inside your living room. That stretch is Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach, between 18401 and 18555 — and the two buildings are Bentley Residences and Porsche Design Tower.
Both were developed by Gil Dezer and Dezer Development. Both use the patented Dezervator system. Both sit on the same oceanfront corridor, two blocks apart. Both attract a buyer profile defined by automotive passion, privacy, and the conviction that a standard parking garage is not an acceptable solution for a serious car collection.
But they are not the same building — and choosing between them requires understanding not just the obvious differences in delivery timeline and price, but the subtler differences in sky garage scale, building character, architectural philosophy, and what daily life actually looks like ten years into ownership versus at brand-new delivery.
I am Ashton Coleman, a luxury real estate specialist with One Sotheby’s International Realty. I represent buyers across both buildings. This is the comparison that car-lover buyers in Miami’s luxury market have been asking for.
At a Glance: The Two Buildings Side by Side
| Porsche Design Tower | Bentley Residences | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 18555 Collins Avenue | 18401 Collins Avenue |
| Stories | 60 | 62 |
| Total residences | 132 | 216 |
| Delivery | 2016 — fully delivered | Q1 2028 — pre-construction |
| Dezervator bays | 2 per residence | 4 per residence |
| Car capacity per unit | 2–3 vehicles | 3–4 vehicles |
| Sky garage type | Glass-walled display | Glass-walled display |
| Private pool | Yes — plunge pool on terrace | Yes — heated pool on terrace |
| Entry pricing (Q2 2026) | From ~$3.9M (resale) | From ~$5.8M (pre-construction) |
| Avg price/sq ft | ~$1,857 list / ~$1,420 sold | Pre-construction pricing |
| Penthouse | $47.5M (listed) | $37.5M (pre-construction) |
| Residence sizes | 4,252–16,915 sq ft | 3,015–9,000+ sq ft |
| Brand type | Automotive / lifestyle | Automotive |
| Building vintage | 10 years old (2016) | Brand new at delivery |
| Developer | Dezer Development | Dezer Development |
| Architect | Sieger Suarez | Sieger Suarez |
| Beach | Direct oceanfront | Direct oceanfront |
| Amenities | Boutique — restaurant, pool, spa | Resort — dining, pools, simulators |
| Short-term rentals | Restricted (6+ Months) | Restricted (6+ Months) |
The Dezervator: Original vs. Fourth Generation
The Dezervator is the technology that both buildings share — and understanding the evolution from Porsche Design Tower’s original installation to Bentley Residences’ fourth-generation system is the most important technical distinction in this comparison.
Gil Dezer patented the Dezervator system specifically for the Porsche Design Tower. The first installation — four car elevator bays serving 132 residences — launched in 2016 and has now operated continuously for ten years. Every engineering refinement, every operational adjustment, every software update that has improved the system’s performance has been informed by a decade of real-world use. The Porsche Design Tower Dezervator is not a prototype. It is a mature, proven system with a decade of operational history.
Bentley Residences’ Dezervator is the fourth-generation iteration of the same system. It incorporates ten years of operational learnings from Porsche Design Tower and the Armani/Casa installation, expanded to serve 216 residences across four dedicated elevator bays rather than Porsche’s configuration. The fourth-generation system accommodates four vehicles per residence — versus Porsche’s two to three — reflecting both the expanded garage footprint in Bentley’s floor plans and the increased appetite for car storage that has characterized the upper-tier buyer profile over the decade since Porsche delivered.
The practical performance difference between the two systems is meaningful but not night-and-day. Both operate at 800 feet per minute — delivering car and occupants to their floor in under 60 seconds. Both use RFID identification for arriving vehicles. Both display vehicles are behind glass walls visible from inside the residence. The fourth-generation system is quieter, faster on loading and release, and handles heavier vehicles more smoothly — a relevant distinction for buyers whose collection includes a Rolls-Royce Cullinan or a Lamborghini Urus alongside lighter sports cars.
The Sky Garage: Two Cars vs. Four Cars
The single most consequential practical difference between these two buildings is the sky garage footprint — and for serious automotive collectors, it may be the deciding factor in the entire comparison.
Porsche Design Tower provides a sky garage accommodating two to three vehicles per residence across most of the building’s floor plans. The garage is enclosed in glass on the interior-facing wall, creating the display effect that is the Dezervator concept’s most photographed feature. For buyers with collections of two to three vehicles — a weekend sports car, a daily driver, and a third for guests — Porsche Design Tower’s garage is sufficient.
Bentley Residences provides a sky garage accommodating three to four vehicles per residence. The expanded footprint — driven by Bentley’s brand positioning as a marque whose buyers often own four or more vehicles — creates a sky garage that functions more like a private automotive gallery than a residential parking solution. For buyers with collections of four or more vehicles, Bentley’s sky garage is the only residential building in the world that provides this capacity at altitude.
For buyers who own a Bentley Continental GT, a Ferrari, a McLaren, and an SUV — or any combination of four vehicles they want simultaneously displayed and accessible — Bentley Residences is the only building in existence that delivers that capacity without using a separate off-site storage facility.
For buyers whose collection is two vehicles and their priority is the proven system and the existing building, Porsche Design Tower’s sky garage is not a compromise. It is a feature that has worked flawlessly for a decade and will work for decades more.
Delivered vs. Pre-Construction: The Risk-Return Tradeoff
This is the most straightforward dimension of the comparison — and the one that most frequently resolves the decision for buyers who have clearly defined investment preferences.
Porsche Design Tower is delivered. You can inspect the specific unit you are purchasing. You can ride the Dezervator on your scheduled showing. You can verify the view from your specific floor, stand on your terrace, walk through your kitchen, and evaluate the exact residence you are buying before you commit a single dollar. You close in 30 to 60 days from contract execution. You move in — or rent, or hold — immediately. The execution risk is zero. The building exists. It works. It has operated for a decade.
Bentley Residences is pre-construction, targeting Q1 2028. You are purchasing based on renderings, a sales gallery replica, and developer representations about finish specifications. The building does not yet exist as a habitable structure. The Dezervator system has not yet been installed. The pool, the Dezervator car elevator, the Todd English restaurant, the Bentley-designed amenity floors — none of it exists yet. Q1 2028 is approximately 18 months away, and pre-construction timelines in Miami routinely extend beyond developer projections. The execution risk is real — not because Dezer Development is unproven (they have delivered Porsche and Armani/Casa successfully), but because pre-construction is inherently a forward-looking commitment with schedule and specification exposure.
The risk-return framing: Porsche Design Tower offers certainty at a lower entry price per square foot. Bentley Residences offers the potential for pre-delivery appreciation — buyers who enter before delivery and close at a pricing tier below post-delivery resale capture that gain, but require accepting 18 months of delivery uncertainty and a larger deposit commitment before the building exists.
For buyers whose primary objective is occupancy or immediate income, Porsche is the answer. For buyers whose primary objective is long-term appreciation on a landmark new building, Bentley is the argument.
Pricing: Where the Two Buildings Stand in Q2 2026
Porsche Design Tower resale pricing in Q2 2026 shows active listings from $3.9 million to $47.5 million for penthouse positions, with an average list price of approximately $1,857 per square foot. The trailing twelve-month transaction data shows an average selling price of approximately $1,420 per square foot — reflecting a list-to-sell ratio of approximately 85% and indicating that buyers with current comparable data and specific unit targets are negotiating 10 to 15% below initial ask in the current market.
For buyers who can acquire at or near the $1,420 per square foot transaction average, Porsche Design Tower represents one of the most compelling value positions in the Sunny Isles Beach ultra-luxury market — particularly given the Bentley Residences delivery catalyst anticipated to lift the entire north Collins Avenue corridor when it completes in Q1 2028.
Bentley Residences pre-construction pricing starts from $5.8 million for three-bedroom Bentayga and Flying Spur configurations and extends to $37.5 million for the crown penthouse. On a price-per-square-foot basis, Bentley’s three-bedroom entry configurations — approximately 3,015 square feet — are pricing at approximately $1,924 per square foot at the $5.8 million entry point. That positions Bentley above Porsche’s current transaction average of $1,420 per square foot and above Porsche’s current list average of $1,857 per square foot — a meaningful premium for a building that does not yet exist and targets delivery 18 months away.
The premium is justified by three factors: new construction versus ten-year vintage, four-car garage versus two to three-car garage, and the brand-new Bentley amenity package versus Porsche’s more boutique offering. Whether those three factors are worth approximately $500 per square foot of premium relative to Porsche’s transaction pricing is the central question in the financial comparison — and it depends entirely on the specific buyer’s priorities.
Amenities: Boutique vs. Resort
The amenity comparison between these two buildings reflects not just their different delivery timelines but their different design philosophies.
Porsche Design Tower’s amenities are curated and boutique — designed for the automotive enthusiast buyer who wants a refined environment rather than a resort campus. The lobby-level restaurant with private wine lockers for each residence, the ocean-facing lobby bar with monumental fireplace, the resort-style pool deck, the full-service spa, the private beach, and the cigar lounge create a setting that is urbane and specific — not trying to be everything to every buyer.
The building’s most unique amenity — the private wine locker allocated to each residence and accessible from the lobby restaurant — is the kind of detail that rewards buyers who understand what they are purchasing. It is not a feature that photographs well in a marketing brochure. It is a feature that adds measurable quality to dinner parties on Tuesday evenings for the next twenty years.
Bentley Residences’ amenities are resort-scale — 20,000 square feet across three amenity levels, all furnished with Bentley Home collection pieces. The three-story ocean-view lobby with 33-foot floor-to-ceiling windows, the mezzanine whiskey bar inspired by Bentley’s matrix grille, the movie theater designed to mimic a Bentley interior, the oceanfront pool deck, the indoor fitness center with outdoor terrace equipment, the kid’s club, the gaming simulators and VR stations, the fine dining restaurant by Todd English, and the beauty salon create an amenity program that competes with Sunny Isles Beach’s best resort buildings rather than occupying a niche boutique position.
The honest comparative assessment: Porsche Design Tower’s amenities are the right fit for buyers who want a refined, low-density environment where the amenity floor does not feel like a hotel lobby. Bentley’s amenities are the right fit for buyers who want a full resort lifestyle — and who expect the building to function as a comprehensive lifestyle destination rather than a quiet residential address.
Building Character: 10 Years of Community vs. Brand New
One of the most underappreciated variables in this comparison is the difference between a building with ten years of established community and a brand-new building entering its first year of occupancy.
Porsche Design Tower in Q2 2026 is a building whose owners know their neighbors. The community of 132 residences has organized itself over a decade — there are relationships, preferred vendors, established building rhythms, and a management team that has been refining operations since 2016. For buyers who value community and the operational refinement that comes from a decade of lived experience, Porsche Design Tower’s maturity is an asset that a brand-new building cannot replicate on delivery day.
Bentley Residences on delivery day in early 2028 will be a brand-new building with 216 owners who are meeting each other for the first time, a management team still learning the building’s operational idiosyncrasies, and a Dezervator system that has never carried a resident and their vehicle before that morning. That new-building energy is exciting for some buyers and uncertain for others. The operational refinement that Porsche has achieved over ten years will take Bentley several years to develop.
For buyers whose priority is a proven, operationally mature residential environment, Porsche Design Tower’s decade of community is a genuine advantage. For buyers whose priority is first-mover status in the newest, most technologically advanced expression of the Dezervator concept, Bentley’s brand-new delivery is the draw.
The Appreciation Catalyst: How Bentley’s Delivery Affects Porsche’s Value
The most frequently asked investment question about this comparison is: Does Bentley Residences’ delivery help or hurt Porsche Design Tower’s resale values?
The historical pattern from the Dezer portfolio provides the clearest available answer. When Armani/Casa Residences delivered in 2017 — one year after Porsche Design Tower’s 2016 delivery — it did not cannibalize Porsche’s resale market. It amplified it. The delivery of a second branded tower from the same developer on the same corridor increased global buyer awareness of the north Collins Avenue Dezer campus, brought fresh buyer attention to the stretch of Collins Avenue between 18401 and 18605, and ultimately supported higher per-square-foot values at Porsche than the building was achieving in its first year alone.
The same dynamic is expected when Bentley delivers in Q1 2028. Buyers who arrive in Miami to tour Bentley Residences will tour Porsche Design Tower on the same visit. Buyers who cannot afford or choose not to wait for Bentley at $5.8 million will evaluate Porsche at $3.9 million as the original Dezervator building. The marketing narrative that Bentley’s sales team creates around the Dezervator concept will drive awareness and demand for the concept broadly — benefiting the building that has been demonstrating the concept successfully for over a decade.
For buyers acquiring Porsche Design Tower at the current resale pricing of approximately $1,420 per square foot and holding through Bentley’s 2028 delivery, the appreciation catalyst thesis is the most compelling forward-looking investment argument available in the Sunny Isles Beach ultra-luxury market today.
Who Should Buy Where: The Direct Answer
Buy Porsche Design Tower if:
- You want to close and move in now — within 30 to 60 days — rather than waiting 18 months for Bentley’s delivery
- Your car collection is two to three vehicles, and the Dezervator’s two-to-three car capacity per residence is sufficient
- You want the proven, operationally mature system with ten years of refinement rather than a brand-new installation
- The current resale pricing — averaging $1,420 per square foot on recent transactions — represents the better value entry relative to Bentley’s pre-construction pricing
- You want to participate in the Bentley delivery appreciation catalyst as a Porsche owner benefiting from the rising-tide effect on the north Collins Avenue corridor
- Building community, established management, and operational certainty are important to your lifestyle
Buy Bentley Residences if:
- Your car collection is four or more vehicles, and the four-car sky garage is a functional requirement, not just a preference
- You want the newest, most technologically advanced iteration of the Dezervator system — the fourth generation, quieter, faster, and capable of handling heavier vehicles
- Your priority is new construction — new building systems, new amenities, new finish specifications — over operational maturity
- The resort-scale Bentley amenity package — 20,000 square feet, Todd English dining, whiskey bar, kids’ club — fits your lifestyle better than Porsche’s boutique offering
- You are purchasing as a long-term pre-construction hold and are comfortable with the 18-month delivery uncertainty
- The $5.8 million entry point is within your budget, and the additional $500 per square foot premium over Porsche’s transaction average is justified by the new vintage and expanded garage
The buyers for whom the choice is genuinely difficult: Ultra-high-net-worth buyers with three to four vehicles, a $5 million to $8 million budget, and equal comfort with immediate occupancy and an 18-month wait. At that intersection, the decision almost always comes down to one specific floor, one specific view, and one specific sky garage configuration — and that is the conversation I have with buyers regularly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dezervator, and which buildings have it?
The Dezervator is a patented robotic car elevator system invented by Gil Dezer of Dezer Development. It transports residents and their vehicles directly to a private sky garage on their residential floor. Porsche Design Tower — delivered 2016 — and Bentley Residences — targeting Q1 2028 delivery — are the only two buildings in the world with this system. Both are located on Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach, developed by Dezer Development.
How many cars can I park at Porsche Design Tower vs. Bentley Residences?
Porsche Design Tower provides a sky garage accommodating two to three vehicles per residence. Bentley Residences provides a sky garage accommodating three to four vehicles per residence — the expanded fourth-generation Dezervator system designed for buyers with larger collections.
Which building is less expensive — Porsche Design Tower or Bentley Residences?
Porsche Design Tower is less expensive on a price-per-square-foot basis. Recent transactions at Porsche have averaged approximately $1,420 per square foot. Bentley Residences starts from approximately $1,924 per square foot at the $5.8 million entry point for pre-construction. Porsche’s lower per-square-foot pricing reflects its 2016 vintage; Bentley’s premium reflects new construction pricing and the expanded four-car garage.
When can I move into Porsche Design Tower vs. Bentley Residences?
Porsche Design Tower is fully delivered — you can close and occupy in 30 to 60 days from contract. Bentley Residences is targeting Q1 2028 delivery — approximately 18 months from the date of this report. Pre-construction timelines may extend beyond developer projections.
Does Porsche Design Tower have better views than Bentley Residences?
Both buildings are on the same oceanfront corridor, two blocks apart, and deliver direct Atlantic Ocean views from every residence. Bentley Residences at 62 stories versus Porsche’s 60 stories means Bentley’s upper floors are marginally higher — but the view quality from equivalent floors is comparable. Both buildings deliver flow-through ocean and Intracoastal views from every residence.
Which building has better amenities?
Bentley Residences has more total amenity square footage — 20,000 square feet across three amenity levels — versus Porsche Design Tower’s boutique amenity offering. Bentley’s resort-scale amenities include Todd English dining, a whiskey bar, gaming simulators, and a kids’ club. Porsche’s boutique amenities include a lobby restaurant with private wine lockers, an ocean-view pool deck, and a cigar lounge. The better amenity package depends entirely on whether you prefer a resort-scale lifestyle or a curated boutique environment.
Is Porsche Design Tower still a good investment in 2026?
Yes, particularly for buyers who can acquire at or near the current transaction average of approximately $1,420 per square foot. The combination of a fully delivered building, proven Dezervator track record, and the anticipated appreciation catalyst of Bentley Residences’ Q1 2028 delivery creates a compelling three to five-year hold thesis in the current buyer-favorable resale market.
Ready to Compare Specific Units?
The Porsche Design Tower vs. Bentley Residences decision almost always becomes clear when comparing a specific Porsche floor plan — a 4,252 square foot three-bedroom with ocean views and a two-car sky garage at the current resale pricing — against a comparable Bentley pre-construction configuration at $5.8 million with a four-car garage and Q1 2028 delivery. The numbers, the garage, the timing, and the lifestyle all resolve simultaneously in that side-by-side conversation.
I am Ashton Coleman, a luxury real estate specialist with One Sotheby’s International Realty, holding the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) Million Dollar Guild designation, Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), Transnational Referral Certification (TRC), and Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) designations. I represent buyers at both buildings and across the full Dezer portfolio with deep knowledge of current pricing, available inventory, and the investment dynamics specific to each address.
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