Bentley Continental GTC III
Car comparison
Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8vsBentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.1 s
- Fastest top speed318 km/h198 mph
- Highest torque770 Nm568 lb-ft
- Lightest2,335 kg5,148 lb
- Best power-to-weight236 hp/t176 kW/t4.2 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
- Best estimated range769 km478 mi
- Best overall score74/100
- Best performance score88/100
- Best economy score75/100
Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo
- Most powerful560 hp418 kW
- Largest trunk370 L
- Best practicality score52/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 550hp410kW | 560hp418kW |
| Torque | 770Nm568lb-ft | 650Nm479lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,335kg5,148lb | 2,385kg5,258lb |
| Gross weight | 2,800kg6,173lb | 2,800kg6,173lb |
| Top speed | 318 km/h 198 mph | 318 km/h 198 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 79.4s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph Calculated | 91.7s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.1s | 4.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 12.9s Calculated | 15.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.9s Calculated | 4.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK | 17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 12.1s Calculated | 12.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb Calculated | 235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton Calculated | 273Nm/t182lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 769km478mi Calculated | 526km327mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,996cc244cu in | 5,998cc366cu in |
| Length | 4,850mm191in | 4,807mm189in |
| Width | 1,964mm77in | 1,918mm76in |
| Height | 1,399mm55in | 1,390mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,849mm112in | 2,745mm108in |
| Front track | 1,672mm66in | 1,630mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,664mm66in | 1,615mm64in |
| Trunk volume | 235L | - |
| Max trunk volume | - | 370L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 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 GTC III 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
- Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | 6,000 rpm | 2,000-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo | 6,100 rpm | 1,650 rpm | 6,350 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.9 s | 4.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.1 s | 4.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 12.9 s | 15.0 s |
| Top speed | 318 km/h 198 mph | 318 km/h 198 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.3 s | 5.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.9 s | 8.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.2 s | 10.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.1 s | 12.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 194 km/h 120 mph | 184 km/h 115 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | 550 hp 410 kW |
| BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo | 560 hp 418 kW |
Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo has 10 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 GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo: 10 hp (7 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | 770 Nm 568 lb-ft |
| BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | 2,335 kg 5,148 lb |
| BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo | 2,385 kg 5,258 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | 318 km/h 198 mph |
| BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo | 318 km/h 198 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | 4.1 s |
| BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo | 4.8 s |
Although Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo 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 GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo: 0.7 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK |
| BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo | 17.1 L/100 km 13.8 mpg US 16.5 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8 and Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo: 5.4 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | 236 hp/t 176 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp |
| BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo | 235 hp/t 175 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | 769 km 478 mi |
| BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo | 526 km 327 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | 550 hp 410 kW | 4.1 s | 318 km/h 198 mph |
| BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo | 560 hp 418 kW | 4.8 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.
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| BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 |
| 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo |
| 17.1 L/100 km 13.8 mpg US 16.5 mpg UK | ||||||
Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK | 4.1 s |
| BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo | 17.1 L/100 km 13.8 mpg US 16.5 mpg UK | 4.8 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | 236 hp/t 176 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK |
| 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 |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 550 hp 410 kW | 560 hp 418 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 770 Nm 568 lb-ft | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.1 s | 4.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 318 km/h 198 mph | 318 km/h 198 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,335 kg 5,148 lb | 2,385 kg 5,258 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK | 17.1 L/100 km 13.8 mpg US 16.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 769 km 478 mi | 526 km 327 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 235 L 8.3 cu ft | 370 L 13.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 236 hp/t 176 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp | 235 hp/t 175 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8 | Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK | 17.1 L/100 km13.8 mpg US16.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 20.47 LC100 km | 29.93 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 32.95 LC100 mi | 48.16 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal | 2,565 L678 US gal564 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,071 LC/year | 4,489 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8
- Has 120 Nm more
- Is 50 kg lighter
- Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 5.4 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 243 km (151 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Lowest power
- Smallest trunk
Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo
- Has 10 hp more
- Has 135 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Most powerful
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
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