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Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin TurbovsBentley Continental R 6.7 V8

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 R

6.7 V8

406 hp6750 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe1994-2007

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    2,385 kg
    5,258 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    17.1 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin TurboBentleyContinental R6.7 V8
Power
560hp418kW
406hp303kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
835Nm616lb-ft
Curb weight
2,385kg5,258lb
2,450kg5,401lb
Gross weight
2,800kg6,173lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
90.9s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
91.7s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
28.1L/100 km8.4mpg US10.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
526km327mi
Calculated
578km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
6,750cc412cu in
Length
4,807mm189in
5,350mm211in
Width
1,918mm76in
1,872mm74in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,745mm108in
3,061mm121in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,549mm61in
Trunk volume-
347L
Max trunk volume
370L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
108L

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 R 6.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8: 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 R6.7 V84,000 rpm2,150 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin TurboBentleyContinental R6.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
26.7 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
157 km/h
98 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 R6.7 V8
406 hp
303 kW

Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo has 154 hp more than Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8 and Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo: 154 hp (115 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 R6.7 V8
835 Nm
616 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 R6.7 V8
2,450 kg
5,401 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 R6.7 V8
245 km/h
152 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 R6.7 V86.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo and Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8: 1.5 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 R6.7 V8
18.7 L/100 km
12.6 mpg US
15.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo and Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8: 1.6 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 R6.7 V8
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 R6.7 V8
578 km
359 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 R6.7 V8
406 hp
303 kW
6.3 s
245 km/h
152 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 R6.7 V8
Power
406 hp
303 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Length
5,350 mm
210.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 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 R6.7 V8
Power
406 hp
303 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
18.7 L/100 km
12.6 mpg US
15.1 mpg UK

Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo 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 R6.7 V8
18.7 L/100 km
12.6 mpg US
15.1 mpg UK
6.3 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 R6.7 V8
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
18.7 L/100 km
12.6 mpg US
15.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBentleyContinental GT6.0 W12 Twin TurboBentleyContinental R6.7 V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
406 hp
303 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
835 Nm
616 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
6.3 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
2,385 kg
5,258 lb
2,450 kg
5,401 lb
Fuel consumption
17.1 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.5 mpg UK
18.7 L/100 km
12.6 mpg US
15.1 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
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Length
5,350 mm
210.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
526 km
327 mi
578 km
359 mi
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin TurboBentley Continental R 6.7 V8
Consumption17.1 L/100 km13.8 mpg US16.5 mpg UK18.7 L/100 km12.6 mpg US15.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km29.93 LC100 km32.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi48.16 LC100 mi52.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,565 L678 US gal564 UK gal2,805 L741 US gal617 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,489 LC/year4,909 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo

  • Has 154 hp more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 73 km/h (45 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 69 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 23 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8

  • Has 185 Nm more
  • Has 51 km (32 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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