Bengal Tiger 
Barbary Lion | Attribute | Bengal Tiger | Barbary Lion | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male weight | 180 – 260 kg (397 – 573 lbs) | 200 – 295 kg (440 – 650 lbs) | Barbary Lion |
| Body length | 2.6 – 3.3 m (including tail) | 2.5 – 3.2 m (including tail) | Compare |
| Bite force | ~1050 PSI | ~800 PSI | Bengal Tiger |
| Top speed | ~65 km/h | ~58 km/h | Bengal Tiger |
| Canines | 7.5 – 9.0 cm | 7.5 – 8.5 cm | Bengal Tiger |
| Habitat | Tropical forests, alluvial grasslands, mangrove swamps (Sundarbans). | Temperate mountain forests, cedar groves, rocky valleys of the Atlas range. | Different |
Verdict: Bengal Tiger vs Barbary 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 Barbary Lion (Panthera leo leo (North African population)) answers with the only lion that consistently rivaled the bengal and siberian tigers in body mass and skull length.
Pound for pound the tiger's ~1050 PSI bite and heavier forequarters decide most one-on-one models — but a prime Barbary 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 Barbary Lion simulatorFrequently Asked Questions
Who would win: Bengal Tiger or Barbary 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 Barbary Lion at 200 – 295 kg (440 – 650 lbs) and ~800 PSI. The Barbary 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 Barbary Lion?
Bengal Tiger males average 180 – 260 kg (397 – 573 lbs) and 2.6 – 3.3 m (including tail), compared to Barbary Lion males at 200 – 295 kg (440 – 650 lbs) and 2.5 – 3.2 m (including tail). Overall, the Barbary Lion is the heavier animal on average.
Which has a stronger bite: Bengal Tiger or Barbary Lion?
The Bengal Tiger has the stronger bite at ~1050 PSI, with canines up to 7.5 – 9.0 cm, compared to ~800 PSI for the Barbary Lion.