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Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48VvsAston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12 48V

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

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Bentley Continental GTC

6.0 i W12 48V

560 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2006-2010
VS

Aston Martin DB9 Volante

6.0 i V12 48V

456 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2012

Comparison overview

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Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    314 km/h
    195 mph
  • Most powerful
    560 hp
    418 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    235 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    49/100

Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12 48V

  • Lightest
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    253 hp/t
    189 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    25.2 L/100 km
    9.3 mpg US
    11.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48VAston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12 48V
Power
560hp418kW
456hp340kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
2,495kg5,501lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight
2,910kg6,415lb
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Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
99.3s99% target: 311 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
83.1s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
27.4L/100 km8.6mpg US10.3mpg UK
25.2L/100 km9.3mpg US11.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
253hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,807mm189in
4,710mm185in
Width
1,918mm76in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,398mm55in
1,318mm52in
Wheelbase
2,745mm108in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,623mm64in
1,568mm62in
Rear track
1,607mm63in
1,562mm61in
Trunk volume-
197L
Max trunk volume
235L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48VAston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12 48VPowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48V: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12 48V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48V6,100 rpm1,650 rpm6,350 rpm
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12 48V6,000 rpm5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48VAston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12 48V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
15.4 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48V
560 hp
418 kW
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12 48V
456 hp
340 kW

Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48V has 104 hp more than Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12 48V.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12 48V and Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48V: 104 hp (78 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48V
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12 48V
570 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48V
2,495 kg
5,501 lb
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12 48V
1,800 kg
3,968 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 GTC6.0 i W12 48V
314 km/h
195 mph
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12 48V
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48V
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12 48V
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48V
560 hp
418 kW
5.1 s
314 km/h
195 mph
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12 48V
456 hp
340 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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 GTC6.0 i W12 48V
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,807 mm
189.3 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12 48V
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
197 L
7.0 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48VAston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12 48V
Power
560 hp
418 kW
456 hp
340 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.1 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Lightness
2,495 kg
5,501 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,807 mm
189.3 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
197 L
7.0 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
197 L
7.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48V

  • Has 104 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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