Beluga Whale vs Bottlenose Dolphin
Who would win?
Beluga Whale toss-up
| Beluga Whale | Bottlenose Dolphin | |
|---|---|---|
| 70.1 | Power index | 68.4 |
| A | Tier | A |
| #13 | Rank | #15 |
| 1.5 t | Weight | 260 kg |
| 4.3 m | Length | 2.75 m |
| — | Height | — |
| — | Top speed | 29 km/h |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 70 years | Lifespan | 42.5 years |
Beluga Whale wins this matchup 53% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from defense (66 vs 50). Its power index is 70.1 against 68.4 for the Bottlenose Dolphin.
Size matters here: a typical adult Beluga Whale weighs about 1.5 t (1.7 US tons), roughly 5.8× the Bottlenose Dolphin's 260 kg.
The Bottlenose Dolphin's best chance is its agility (88 vs 70), plus abilities like Biosonar Lock and Adaptive Huntcraft. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Beluga Whale or Bottlenose Dolphin?
Beluga Whale. Beluga Whale wins this matchup 53% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from defense (66 vs 50). Its power index is 70.1 against 68.4 for the Bottlenose Dolphin.
Which is bigger, the Beluga Whale or the Bottlenose Dolphin?
The Beluga Whale (1.5 t) is heavier than the Bottlenose Dolphin (260 kg).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Bottlenose Dolphin is more agile (88 vs 70).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works