Bentley Continental GT II · Facelift 2015
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Bentley Continental GT II · Facelift 2015 6.0 W12vsBentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8
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 GT III 4.0 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.0 s
- Highest torque770 Nm568 lb-ft
- Lightest2,165 kg4,773 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption11.2 L/100 km21.0 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption15.0 L/100 km15.7 mpg US18.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
- Best estimated range804 km499 mi
- Best overall score77/100
- Best performance score90/100
- Best economy score77/100
Bentley Continental GT II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12
- Fastest top speed319 km/h198 mph
- Most powerful590 hp440 kW
- Best power-to-weight254 hp/t190 kW/t3.9 kg/hp
- Largest trunk358 L
- Best practicality score50/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BentleyContinental GT IIFacelift 20156.0 W12 | BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 590hp440kW | 550hp410kW |
| Torque | 720Nm531lb-ft | 770Nm568lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,320kg5,115lb | 2,165kg4,773lb |
| Gross weight | 2,750kg6,063lb | 2,725kg6,008lb |
| Top speed | 319 km/h 198 mph | 318 km/h 198 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 83.9s99% target: 316 km/h / 196 mph Calculated | 75.1s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5s | 4.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 13.9s Calculated | 12.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.3s Calculated | 3.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK | 11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK | 15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.5s Calculated | 11.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 254hp/t190kW/t115hp/1000 lb Calculated | 254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 310Nm/t208lb-ft/ton Calculated | 356Nm/t238lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 634km394mi Calculated | 804km499mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 5,998cc366cu in | 3,996cc244cu in |
| Length | 4,806mm189in | 4,850mm191in |
| Width | 1,944mm77in | 2,187mm86in |
| Height | 1,404mm55in | 1,405mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,746mm108in | 2,851mm112in |
| Front track | 1,664mm66in | - |
| Rear track | 1,655mm65in | - |
| Trunk volume | 358L | 358L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 90L | 90L |
| CO2 emissions | 330g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Bentley Continental GT II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
- Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT IIFacelift 20156.0 W12 | 6,000 rpm | 1,700 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | 6,000 rpm | 2,000-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BentleyContinental GT IIFacelift 20156.0 W12 | BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.3 s | 3.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.5 s | 4.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 13.9 s | 12.4 s |
| Top speed | 319 km/h 198 mph | 318 km/h 198 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.0 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.5 s | 5.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.2 s | 7.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.5 s | 10.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.5 s | 11.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 189 km/h 118 mph | 196 km/h 122 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT IIFacelift 20156.0 W12 | 590 hp 440 kW |
| BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | 550 hp 410 kW |
Bentley Continental GT II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12 has 40 hp more than Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8 and Bentley Continental GT II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12: 40 hp (30 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT IIFacelift 20156.0 W12 | 720 Nm 531 lb-ft |
| BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | 770 Nm 568 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT IIFacelift 20156.0 W12 | 2,320 kg 5,115 lb |
| BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | 2,165 kg 4,773 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT IIFacelift 20156.0 W12 | 319 km/h 198 mph |
| BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | 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 GT IIFacelift 20156.0 W12 | 4.5 s |
| BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | 4.0 s |
Although Bentley Continental GT II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12 has more power, Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8 and Bentley Continental GT II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12: 0.5 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT IIFacelift 20156.0 W12 | 14.2 L/100 km 16.6 mpg US 19.9 mpg UK |
| BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8 and Bentley Continental GT II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12: 3.0 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT IIFacelift 20156.0 W12 | 254 hp/t 190 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp |
| BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | 254 hp/t 189 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT IIFacelift 20156.0 W12 | 634 km 394 mi |
| BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | 804 km 499 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT IIFacelift 20156.0 W12 | 590 hp 440 kW | 4.5 s | 319 km/h 198 mph |
| BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | 550 hp 410 kW | 4.0 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 GT IIFacelift 20156.0 W12 |
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| BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 |
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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 GT IIFacelift 20156.0 W12 |
| 14.2 L/100 km 16.6 mpg US 19.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 |
| 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | ||||||
Bentley Continental GT 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 GT IIFacelift 20156.0 W12 | 14.2 L/100 km 16.6 mpg US 19.9 mpg UK | 4.5 s |
| BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | 4.0 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 GT IIFacelift 20156.0 W12 | 254 hp/t 190 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 14.2 L/100 km 16.6 mpg US 19.9 mpg UK |
| BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | 254 hp/t 189 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BentleyContinental GT IIFacelift 20156.0 W12 | BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 590 hp 440 kW | 550 hp 410 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 720 Nm 531 lb-ft | 770 Nm 568 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.5 s | 4.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 319 km/h 198 mph | 318 km/h 198 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,320 kg 5,115 lb | 2,165 kg 4,773 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 14.2 L/100 km 16.6 mpg US 19.9 mpg UK | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 634 km 394 mi | 804 km 499 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 330 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 358 L 12.6 cu ft | 358 L 12.6 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 254 hp/t 190 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 254 hp/t 189 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Bentley Continental GT II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12 | Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 14.2 L/100 km16.6 mpg US19.9 mpg UK | 11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 24.85 LC100 km | 19.60 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 39.99 LC100 mi | 31.54 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,130 L563 US gal469 UK gal | 1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,728 LC/year | 2,940 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Bentley Continental GT II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12
- Has 40 hp more
- Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
- Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8
- Has 50 Nm more
- Is 155 kg lighter
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 170 km (105 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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