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Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed 6.0i W12vsBentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8

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

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Bentley Continental Flying Spur

Speed 6.0i W12

610 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2008-2013
VS

Bentley Continental GTC III

4.0 V8

550 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2019-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Highest torque
    770 Nm
    568 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,335 kg
    5,148 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.6 L/100 km
    14.2 mpg US
    17.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental Flying SpurSpeed 6.0i W12BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8
Power
610hp455kW
550hp410kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
770Nm568lb-ft
Curb weight
2,475kg5,456lb
2,335kg5,148lb
Gross weight
2,980kg6,570lb
2,800kg6,173lb
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
318 km/h
198 mph
To 99% top speed
61.3s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
79.4s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
12.7s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
26.4L/100 km8.9mpg US10.7mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
246hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
5,307mm209in
4,850mm191in
Width
1,937mm76in
1,964mm77in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,399mm55in
Wheelbase
3,065mm121in
2,849mm112in
Front track
1,623mm64in
1,672mm66in
Rear track
1,607mm63in
1,664mm66in
Trunk volume
475L
235L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
90L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed 6.0i W12Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed 6.0i W12: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BentleyContinental Flying SpurSpeed 6.0i W126,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm
BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V86,000 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBentleyContinental Flying SpurSpeed 6.0i W12BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.7 s
12.9 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
318 km/h
198 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
123 mph
194 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental Flying SpurSpeed 6.0i W12
610 hp
455 kW
BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW

Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed 6.0i W12 has 60 hp more than Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8 and Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed 6.0i W12: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental Flying SpurSpeed 6.0i W12
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8
770 Nm
568 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental Flying SpurSpeed 6.0i W12
2,475 kg
5,456 lb
BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8
2,335 kg
5,148 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 Flying SpurSpeed 6.0i W12
322 km/h
200 mph
BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8
318 km/h
198 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed 6.0i W12 has more power, Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8 and Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed 6.0i W12: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental Flying SpurSpeed 6.0i W12
246 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BentleyContinental Flying SpurSpeed 6.0i W12
610 hp
455 kW
4.8 s
322 km/h
200 mph
BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW
4.1 s
318 km/h
198 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 Flying SpurSpeed 6.0i W12
Power
610 hp
455 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
5,307 mm
208.9 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBentleyContinental Flying SpurSpeed 6.0i W12BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8
Power
610 hp
455 kW
550 hp
410 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.1 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
318 km/h
198 mph
Lightness
2,475 kg
5,456 lb
2,335 kg
5,148 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
5,307 mm
208.9 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in
Range score
-
769 km
478 mi
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
246 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed 6.0i W12

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 240 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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