Car comparison

Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin TurbovsBentley Continental GT II V8 4.0

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

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Bentley Continental GT

6.0 W12 Twin Turbo

560 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2003-2010
VS

Bentley Continental GT II

V8 4.0

500 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2013-2015

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    318 km/h
    198 mph
  • Most powerful
    560 hp
    418 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Bentley Continental GT II V8 4.0

  • Highest torque
    660 Nm
    487 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,295 kg
    5,060 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    857 km
    533 mi
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin TurboBentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0
Power
560hp418kW
500hp373kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
660Nm487lb-ft
Curb weight
2,385kg5,258lb
2,295kg5,060lb
Gross weight
2,800kg6,173lb
2,750kg6,063lb
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
303 km/h
188 mph
To 99% top speed
91.7s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 300 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
526km327mi
Calculated
857km533mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
4,807mm189in
4,806mm189in
Width
1,918mm76in
1,944mm77in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,745mm108in
2,746mm108in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,664mm66in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,655mm65in
Max trunk volume
370L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions-
246g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin TurboBentley Continental GT II V8 4.0PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Continental GT II V8 4.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo6,100 rpm1,650 rpm6,350 rpm
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.06,000 rpm1,700 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin TurboBentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
15.6 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
303 km/h
188 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
115 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo
560 hp
418 kW
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0
500 hp
373 kW

Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo has 60 hp more than Bentley Continental GT II V8 4.0.

The biggest power difference is between Bentley Continental GT II V8 4.0 and Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0
660 Nm
487 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo
2,385 kg
5,258 lb
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0
2,295 kg
5,060 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 GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo
318 km/h
198 mph
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0
303 km/h
188 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo4.8 s
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.04.8 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 GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo
17.1 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.5 mpg UK
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Bentley Continental GT II V8 4.0 and Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo: 6.6 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 GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo
526 km
327 mi
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0
857 km
533 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo
560 hp
418 kW
4.8 s
318 km/h
198 mph
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0
500 hp
373 kW
4.8 s
303 km/h
188 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 GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,807 mm
189.3 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
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

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 GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
17.1 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.5 mpg UK
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

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 GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo
17.1 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.5 mpg UK
4.8 s
BentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
4.8 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 GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
17.1 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin TurboBentleyContinental GT IIV8 4.0
Power
560 hp
418 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.8 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
303 km/h
188 mph
Lightness
2,385 kg
5,258 lb
2,295 kg
5,060 lb
Fuel consumption
17.1 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.5 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,807 mm
189.3 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,806 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Range score
526 km
327 mi
857 km
533 mi
CO2 score
-
246 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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 GT 6.0 W12 Twin TurboBentley Continental GT II V8 4.0
Consumption17.1 L/100 km13.8 mpg US16.5 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km29.93 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi48.16 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,565 L678 US gal564 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,489 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Bentley Continental GT II V8 4.0

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Uses 6.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 331 km (206 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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