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Bentley Continental GT Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin TurbovsBentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Bentley Continental GT III

4.0 V8

550 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2019-2024

Comparison overview

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Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Highest torque
    770 Nm
    568 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,165 kg
    4,773 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.0 L/100 km
    15.7 mpg US
    18.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    804 km
    499 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin TurboBentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8
Power
610hp455kW
550hp410kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
770Nm568lb-ft
Curb weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Gross weight-
2,725kg6,008lb
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
318 km/h
198 mph
To 99% top speed
84.7s99% target: 323 km/h / 201 mph
Calculated
75.8s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
13.6s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
25.3L/100 km9.3mpg US11.2mpg UK
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
356Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
542km337mi
Calculated
804km499mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
4,804mm189in
4,850mm191in
Width
1,916mm75in
2,187mm86in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,745mm108in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,623mm64in
-
Rear track
1,607mm63in
-
Trunk volume
370L
358L
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 GT Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin TurboBentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental GT Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm
BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V86,000 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin TurboBentleyContinental 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
13.6 s
12.5 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
79.7 s
-
Top speed
326 km/h
203 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
12.4 s
11.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
196 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Bentley Continental GT Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo has 60 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 Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
750 Nm
553 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
2,350 kg
5,181 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
326 km/h
203 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

Although Bentley Continental GT Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo 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 Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo: 0.5 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 GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
16.6 L/100 km
14.2 mpg US
17.0 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 Speed 6.0i W12 48V 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 GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
260 hp/t
194 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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
610 hp
455 kW
4.5 s
326 km/h
203 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
Power
610 hp
455 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,804 mm
189.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
358 L
12.6 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,405 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 GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
Power
610 hp
455 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
16.6 L/100 km
14.2 mpg US
17.0 mpg UK
BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
16.6 L/100 km
14.2 mpg US
17.0 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
16.6 L/100 km
14.2 mpg US
17.0 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin TurboBentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8
Power
610 hp
455 kW
550 hp
410 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.0 s
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
318 km/h
198 mph
Lightness
2,350 kg
5,181 lb
2,165 kg
4,773 lb
Fuel consumption
16.6 L/100 km
14.2 mpg US
17.0 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,804 mm
189.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
358 L
12.6 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
542 km
337 mi
804 km
499 mi
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
358 L
12.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
260 hp/t
194 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBentley Continental GT Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin TurboBentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8
Consumption16.6 L/100 km14.2 mpg US17 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km29.05 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi46.75 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,490 L658 US gal548 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,358 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Continental GT Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 12 L more trunk volume

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 20 Nm more
  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 261 km (162 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
  • Smallest trunk

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