Car comparison

Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8vsBentley Continental GTC II · Facelift 2015 6.0 W12

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
VS

Bentley Continental GTC II · Facelift 2015

6.0 W12

590 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    318 km/h
    198 mph
  • Highest torque
    770 Nm
    568 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,165 kg
    4,773 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    254 hp/t
    189 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    358 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
Power
550hp410kW
590hp440kW
Torque
770Nm568lb-ft
720Nm531lb-ft
Curb weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,495kg5,501lb
Gross weight
2,725kg6,008lb
2,900kg6,393lb
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
75.1s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
90.4s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
12.4s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
21.7L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
356Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
804km499mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,806mm189in
Width
2,187mm86in
1,944mm77in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,403mm55in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,746mm108in
Front track-
1,664mm66in
Rear track-
1,655mm65in
Trunk volume
358L
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions-
333g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V86,000 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W126,000 rpm1,700 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.4 s
14.9 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW
BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
590 hp
440 kW

Bentley Continental GTC 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 GTC II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
720 Nm
531 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8
2,165 kg
4,773 lb
BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
2,495 kg
5,501 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 GT III4.0 V8
318 km/h
198 mph
BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
315 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 GT III4.0 V84.0 s
BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W124.7 s

Although Bentley Continental GTC 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 GTC II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12: 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 GT III4.0 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8 and Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12: 3.1 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 GT III4.0 V8
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8
804 km
499 mi
BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
629 km
391 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW
4.0 s
318 km/h
198 mph
BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
590 hp
440 kW
4.7 s
315 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 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
BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
Power
590 hp
440 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,806 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 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 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
BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
Power
590 hp
440 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 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 GT III4.0 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
4.0 s
BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
4.7 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 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
BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
Power
550 hp
410 kW
590 hp
440 kW
Torque
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.7 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
2,165 kg
4,773 lb
2,495 kg
5,501 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,806 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 in
Range score
804 km
499 mi
629 km
391 mi
CO2 score
-
333 g/km
Trunk score
358 L
12.6 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 330 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 174 km (108 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 98 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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