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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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Bentley Continental GTC III

4.0 V8

550 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2019-2024
VS

Bentley Continental GT

6.0 W12 Twin Turbo

560 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2003-2010

Comparison overview

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Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    318 km/h
    198 mph
  • Highest torque
    770 Nm
    568 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,335 kg
    5,148 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    236 hp/t
    176 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8BentleyContinental 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 V8Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin TurboPowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V86,000 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo6,100 rpm1,650 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8BentleyContinental 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
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
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

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 III4.0 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
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

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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8BentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin Turbo
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
Practicality
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
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
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK17.1 L/100 km13.8 mpg US16.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km29.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi48.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal2,565 L678 US gal564 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year4,489 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

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