Car comparison

Aston Martin DB12 Volante S 4.0 V8vsBentley Continental GTC III Speed 6.0 TSI W12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Aston Martin DB12 Volante

S 4.0 V8

700 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2025-present
VS

Bentley Continental GTC III

Speed 6.0 TSI W12

659 hp5950 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin DB12 Volante S 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    325 km/h
    202 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    700 hp
    522 kW
  • Lightest
    1,930 kg
    4,255 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    363 hp/t
    270 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB12 VolanteS 4.0 V8BentleyContinental GTC IIISpeed 6.0 TSI W12
Power
700hp522kW
659hp491kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
1,930kg4,255lb
2,436kg5,370lb
Gross weight-
2,865kg6,316lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
335 km/h
208 mph
To 99% top speed
55.8s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
77.6s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
9.9s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Quarter mile
11.2s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
363hp/t270kW/t165hp/1000 lb
Calculated
271hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
415Nm/t277lb-ft/ton
Calculated
369Nm/t247lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
5,950cc363cu in
Length
4,725mm186in
4,850mm191in
Width
2,045mm81in
2,187mm86in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,399mm55in
Wheelbase
2,805mm110in
2,849mm112in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
206L
235L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
78L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Aston Martin DB12 Volante S 4.0 V8Bentley Continental GTC III Speed 6.0 TSI W12PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB12 Volante S 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Continental GTC III Speed 6.0 TSI W12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB12 VolanteS 4.0 V86,000 rpm2,750-6,000 rpm6,250 rpm
BentleyContinental GTC IIISpeed 6.0 TSI W125,000-6,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB12 VolanteS 4.0 V8BentleyContinental GTC IIISpeed 6.0 TSI W12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.9 s
11.3 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
38.3 s
51.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Likely limited
335 km/h
208 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.2 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
134 mph
202 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB12 VolanteS 4.0 V8
700 hp
522 kW
BentleyContinental GTC IIISpeed 6.0 TSI W12
659 hp
491 kW

Aston Martin DB12 Volante S 4.0 V8 has 41 hp more than Bentley Continental GTC III Speed 6.0 TSI W12.

The biggest power difference is between Bentley Continental GTC III Speed 6.0 TSI W12 and Aston Martin DB12 Volante S 4.0 V8: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB12 VolanteS 4.0 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
BentleyContinental GTC IIISpeed 6.0 TSI W12
900 Nm
664 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB12 VolanteS 4.0 V8
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
BentleyContinental GTC IIISpeed 6.0 TSI W12
2,436 kg
5,370 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB12 VolanteS 4.0 V8
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
BentleyContinental GTC IIISpeed 6.0 TSI W12
335 km/h
208 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB12 VolanteS 4.0 V83.6 s
BentleyContinental GTC IIISpeed 6.0 TSI W123.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DB12 Volante S 4.0 V8 and Bentley Continental GTC III Speed 6.0 TSI W12: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB12 VolanteS 4.0 V8
363 hp/t
270 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
BentleyContinental GTC IIISpeed 6.0 TSI W12
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDB12 VolanteS 4.0 V8
700 hp
522 kW
3.6 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
BentleyContinental GTC IIISpeed 6.0 TSI W12
659 hp
491 kW
3.7 s
335 km/h
208 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Aston MartinDB12 VolanteS 4.0 V8
Power
700 hp
522 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
206 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
BentleyContinental GTC IIISpeed 6.0 TSI W12
Power
659 hp
491 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
335 km/h
208 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB12 VolanteS 4.0 V8BentleyContinental GTC IIISpeed 6.0 TSI W12
Power
700 hp
522 kW
659 hp
491 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
335 km/h
208 mph
Lightness
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
2,436 kg
5,370 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
206 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in
Trunk score
206 L
7.3 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
363 hp/t
270 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB12 Volante S 4.0 V8

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Is 506 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 92 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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