Car comparison

Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8vsBentley Continental GT II 6.0 W12

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 II

6.0 W12

567 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2011-2015

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • 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 estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Bentley Continental GT II 6.0 W12

  • Most powerful
    567 hp
    423 kW
  • Lightest
    2,320 kg
    5,115 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    244 hp/t
    182 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8BentleyContinental GT II6.0 W12
Power
550hp410kW
567hp423kW
Torque
770Nm568lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,335kg5,148lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Gross weight
2,800kg6,173lb
2,750kg6,063lb
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
316 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
79.1s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
83.5s99% target: 313 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
12.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
22.4L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
244hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
621km386mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,806mm189in
Width
1,964mm77in
1,944mm77in
Height
1,399mm55in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,849mm112in
2,746mm108in
Front track
1,672mm66in
1,664mm66in
Rear track
1,664mm66in
1,655mm65in
Trunk volume
235L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions-
338g/km

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 II 6.0 W12PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Continental GT II 6.0 W12: 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 GT II6.0 W126,000 rpm1,700 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8BentleyContinental GT II6.0 W12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
14.0 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
316 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
120 mph
189 km/h
117 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 GT II6.0 W12
567 hp
423 kW

Bentley Continental GT II 6.0 W12 has 17 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 II 6.0 W12: 17 hp (13 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 GT II6.0 W12
700 Nm
516 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 GT II6.0 W12
2,320 kg
5,115 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 GT II6.0 W12
316 km/h
196 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V84.1 s
BentleyContinental GT II6.0 W124.5 s

Although Bentley Continental GT II 6.0 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 GT II 6.0 W12: 0.4 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 GT II6.0 W12
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8 and Bentley Continental GT II 6.0 W12: 2.8 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 GT II6.0 W12
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 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 GT II6.0 W12
621 km
386 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 GT II6.0 W12
567 hp
423 kW
4.5 s
316 km/h
196 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 GT II6.0 W12
Power
567 hp
423 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 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 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 GT II6.0 W12
Power
567 hp
423 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 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 GT II6.0 W12
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
4.5 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 GT II6.0 W12
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8BentleyContinental GT II6.0 W12
Power
550 hp
410 kW
567 hp
423 kW
Torque
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.5 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
316 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
2,335 kg
5,148 lb
2,320 kg
5,115 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 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-
Length
4,806 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
621 km
386 mi
CO2 score
-
338 g/km
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 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 GTC III 4.0 V8Bentley Continental GT II 6.0 W12
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 149 km (92 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Bentley Continental GT II 6.0 W12

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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