Car comparison

Bentley Continental GTC II · Facelift 2015 V8 S 4.0vsAston 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 · Facelift 2015

V8 S 4.0

528 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2015-2018
VS

Aston Martin DB9 Volante · Facelift 2012

6.0 V12

517 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 V8 S 4.0

  • Fastest top speed
    308 km/h
    191 mph
  • Most powerful
    528 hp
    394 kW
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.1 L/100 km
    14.6 mpg US
    17.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    258 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    811 km
    504 mi
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
528hp394kW
517hp386kW
Torque
680Nm502lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
2,470kg5,445lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Gross weight
2,900kg6,393lb
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Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
91.5s99% target: 305 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
67.8s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
21.6L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
274hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
328Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
811km504mi
Calculated
545km339mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu 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
-
Trunk volume
260L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
78L
CO2 emissions
258g/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 Facelift 2015 V8 S 4.0Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 V8 S 4.0: 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 IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.06,000 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 IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0Aston 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
15.4 s
14.2 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 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
12.8 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
113 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0
528 hp
394 kW
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
517 hp
386 kW

Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 V8 S 4.0 has 11 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 Facelift 2015 V8 S 4.0: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0
680 Nm
502 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 IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0
2,470 kg
5,445 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 IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0
308 km/h
191 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 IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.04.7 s
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V124.6 s

Although Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 V8 S 4.0 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 Facelift 2015 V8 S 4.0: 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 IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 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 Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 V8 S 4.0 and Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12: 3.2 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 IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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 IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0
811 km
504 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 IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0
528 hp
394 kW
4.7 s
308 km/h
191 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 IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0
Power
528 hp
394 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
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 IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0
Power
528 hp
394 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 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

Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 V8 S 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 GTC IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 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 IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 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 IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
528 hp
394 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.6 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
2,470 kg
5,445 lb
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
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
811 km
504 mi
545 km
339 mi
CO2 score
258 g/km
333 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
274 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 V8 S 4.0Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 V8 S 4.0

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 265 km (165 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 75 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12

  • Is 580 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 60 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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