Bengal Tiger 
African Lion | Attribute | Bengal Tiger | African Lion | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male weight | 180 – 260 kg (397 – 573 lbs) | 160 – 225 kg (350 – 500 lbs) | Bengal Tiger |
| Body length | 2.6 – 3.3 m (including tail) | 2.4 – 2.9 m (including tail) | Compare |
| Bite force | ~1050 PSI | ~650 PSI | Bengal Tiger |
| Top speed | ~65 km/h | ~60 km/h | Bengal Tiger |
| Canines | 7.5 – 9.0 cm | 6.5 – 7.6 cm | Bengal Tiger |
| Habitat | Tropical forests, alluvial grasslands, mangrove swamps (Sundarbans). | Open grasslands, savanna woodlands, semi-desert plains. | Different |
Verdict: Bengal Tiger vs African Lion
The Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) brings solitary-ambush power: The gold standard solitary cat: higher bite force and heavier forequarters than average African lions. The African Lion (Panthera leo) answers with slightly lighter than prime bengal and siberian tigers, but boasts superior open-plains endurance and pride synergy.
Pound for pound the tiger's ~1050 PSI bite and heavier forequarters decide most one-on-one models — but a prime African Lion with mane armor and coalition-fight experience is never an easy kill. Want the round-by-round version? Run it in the simulator.
Open Bengal Tiger vs African Lion simulatorFrequently Asked Questions
Who would win: Bengal Tiger or African Lion?
In a one-on-one fight, the Bengal Tiger holds physical advantages with males at 180 – 260 kg (397 – 573 lbs) and a ~1050 PSI bite vs the African Lion at 160 – 225 kg (350 – 500 lbs) and ~650 PSI. The African Lion's mane and pride-fight stamina keep it dangerous, but biometric models favor the tiger in most single-combat evaluations.
Which is bigger: Bengal Tiger or African Lion?
Bengal Tiger males average 180 – 260 kg (397 – 573 lbs) and 2.6 – 3.3 m (including tail), compared to African Lion males at 160 – 225 kg (350 – 500 lbs) and 2.4 – 2.9 m (including tail). Overall, the Bengal Tiger is the heavier animal on average.
Which has a stronger bite: Bengal Tiger or African Lion?
The Bengal Tiger has the stronger bite at ~1050 PSI, with canines up to 7.5 – 9.0 cm, compared to ~650 PSI for the African Lion.