Car comparison

Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48VvsBentley Continental T 6.8 i V8

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

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Aston Martin DB7 GT

5.9 i V12 48V

440 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2004
VS

Bentley Continental T

6.8 i V8

426 hp6750 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2000-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    298 km/h
    185 mph
  • Most powerful
    440 hp
    328 kW
  • Lightest
    1,780 kg
    3,924 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    247 hp/t
    184 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    22.6 L/100 km
    10.4 mpg US
    12.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8

  • Highest torque
    875 Nm
    645 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48VBentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
Power
440hp328kW
426hp318kW
Torque
556Nm410lb-ft
875Nm645lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
2,450kg5,401lb
Gross weight-
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
To 99% top speed
73.2s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
101.5s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
22.6L/100 km10.4mpg US12.5mpg UK
28.1L/100 km8.4mpg US10.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
6,750cc412cu in
Length
4,666mm184in
5,222mm206in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,872mm74in
Height
1,230mm48in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,590mm102in
2,961mm117in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,530mm60in
1,581mm62in
Trunk volume
180L
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
89L
108L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48VBentley Continental T 6.8 i V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V5,000 rpm5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V84,000 rpm2,200 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48VBentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
21.8 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
440 hp
328 kW
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
426 hp
318 kW

Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V has 14 hp more than Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8.

The biggest power difference is between Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8 and Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
556 Nm
410 lb-ft
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
875 Nm
645 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
2,450 kg
5,401 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 MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
298 km/h
185 mph
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
273 km/h
170 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V4.9 s
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V85.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V and Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
440 hp
328 kW
4.9 s
298 km/h
185 mph
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
426 hp
318 kW
5.9 s
273 km/h
170 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 MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,230 mm
48.4 in
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
Power
426 hp
318 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,222 mm
205.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48VBentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
Power
440 hp
328 kW
426 hp
318 kW
Torque
556 Nm
410 lb-ft
875 Nm
645 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.9 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
2,450 kg
5,401 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,230 mm
48.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,222 mm
205.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Trunk score
180 L
6.4 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 670 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 73 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

Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8

  • Has 319 Nm more
  • Has 170 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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