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Bentley Continental GTC II 6.0 W12vsAston Martin DB9 Volante · 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 GTC II

6.0 W12

567 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2011-2015
VS

Aston Martin DB9 Volante · Facelift 2012

6.0 V12

517 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,890 kg
    4,167 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    274 hp/t
    204 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.6 L/100 km
    10.9 mpg US
    13.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    333 g/km
  • Best economy score
    69/100

Bentley Continental GTC II 6.0 W12

  • Fastest top speed
    314 km/h
    195 mph
  • Most powerful
    567 hp
    423 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    604 km
    375 mi
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental GTC II6.0 W12Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
567hp423kW
517hp386kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
2,495kg5,501lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Gross weight
2,900kg6,393lb
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Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
91.9s99% target: 311 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
67.8s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23L/100 km10.2mpg US12.3mpg UK
21.6L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
274hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
328Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
545km339mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,806mm189in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,944mm77in
-
Height
1,403mm55in
1,282mm50in
Wheelbase
2,746mm108in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,664mm66in
-
Rear track
1,655mm65in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
78L
CO2 emissions
347g/km
333g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Bentley Continental GTC II 6.0 W12Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental GTC II 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BentleyContinental GTC II6.0 W126,000 rpm1,700 rpm6,250 rpm
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V126,500 rpm5,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBentleyContinental GTC II6.0 W12Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
14.2 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 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
10.7 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC II6.0 W12
567 hp
423 kW
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
517 hp
386 kW

Bentley Continental GTC II 6.0 W12 has 50 hp more than Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12 and Bentley Continental GTC II 6.0 W12: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC II6.0 W12
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 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 GTC II6.0 W12
2,495 kg
5,501 lb
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
1,890 kg
4,167 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 GTC II6.0 W12
314 km/h
195 mph
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 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 GTC II6.0 W124.7 s
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V124.6 s

Although Bentley Continental GTC II 6.0 W12 has more power, Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12 and Bentley Continental GTC II 6.0 W12: 0.1 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 GTC II6.0 W12
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12 and Bentley Continental GTC II 6.0 W12: 0.6 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 GTC II6.0 W12
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
274 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC II6.0 W12
604 km
375 mi
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 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 GTC II6.0 W12
567 hp
423 kW
4.7 s
314 km/h
195 mph
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 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 GTC II6.0 W12
Power
567 hp
423 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,806 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 in
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 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
4 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 GTC II6.0 W12
Power
567 hp
423 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 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

Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12 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 GTC II6.0 W12
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
4.7 s
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 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 GTC II6.0 W12
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
274 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBentleyContinental GTC II6.0 W12Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
567 hp
423 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.6 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
2,495 kg
5,501 lb
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 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
1,403 mm
55.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
Range score
604 km
375 mi
545 km
339 mi
CO2 score
347 g/km
333 g/km
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
274 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBentley Continental GTC II 6.0 W12Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Continental GTC II 6.0 W12

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 59 km (36 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12

  • Is 605 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 46 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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