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Bentley Continental GT II V8 4.0vsAston Martin DB9 Coupe · Facelift 2012 6.0 V12

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

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Bentley Continental GT II

V8 4.0

500 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2013-2015
VS

Aston Martin DB9 Coupe · Facelift 2012

6.0 V12

517 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Bentley Continental GT II V8 4.0

  • Fastest top speed
    303 km/h
    188 mph
  • Highest torque
    660 Nm
    487 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.4 L/100 km
    15.3 mpg US
    18.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    246 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    857 km
    533 mi
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
500hp373kW
517hp386kW
Torque
660Nm487lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
2,295kg5,060lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Gross weight
2,750kg6,063lb
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Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
88.1s99% target: 300 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
65.4s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
21.6L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
290hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
857km533mi
Calculated
545km339mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,806mm189in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,944mm77in
-
Height
1,404mm55in
1,282mm50in
Wheelbase
2,746mm108in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,664mm66in
-
Rear track
1,655mm65in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
90L
78L
CO2 emissions
246g/km
333g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Bentley Continental GT II V8 4.0Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental GT II V8 4.0: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.06,000 rpm1,700 rpm6,250 rpm
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V126,500 rpm5,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
14.0 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0
500 hp
373 kW
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
517 hp
386 kW

Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12 has 17 hp more than Bentley Continental GT II V8 4.0.

The biggest power difference is between Bentley Continental GT II V8 4.0 and Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0
2,295 kg
5,060 lb
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
1,785 kg
3,935 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0
303 km/h
188 mph
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
295 km/h
183 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.04.8 s
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V124.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12 and Bentley Continental GT II V8 4.0: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Bentley Continental GT II V8 4.0 and Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12: 3.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0
857 km
533 mi
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
545 km
339 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0
500 hp
373 kW
4.8 s
303 km/h
188 mph
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
517 hp
386 kW
4.6 s
295 km/h
183 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
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,806 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Bentley Continental GT II V8 4.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
4.8 s
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
4.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0Aston MartinDB9 CoupeFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.6 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
2,295 kg
5,060 lb
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,806 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
Range score
857 km
533 mi
545 km
339 mi
CO2 score
246 g/km
333 g/km
Power-to-weight score
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBentley Continental GT II V8 4.0Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Continental GT II V8 4.0

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 312 km (194 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 87 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Facelift 2012 6.0 V12

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 510 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 72 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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