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Bentley Continental GTC II Speed 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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Bentley Continental GTC II

Speed 6.0 W12

616 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2012-2015
VS

Bentley Continental GT III

4.0 V8

550 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2019-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • 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
  • 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 GTC IISpeed 6.0 W12BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8
Power
616hp459kW
550hp410kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
770Nm568lb-ft
Curb weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Gross weight
2,900kg6,393lb
2,725kg6,008lb
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
318 km/h
198 mph
To 99% top speed
87.5s99% target: 324 km/h / 201 mph
Calculated
75.8s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.7L/100 km10.4mpg US12.4mpg UK
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
321Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
356Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
804km499mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
4,806mm189in
4,850mm191in
Width
1,944mm77in
2,187mm86in
Height
1,394mm55in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,746mm108in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,664mm66in
-
Rear track
1,655mm65in
-
Trunk volume-
358L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions
347g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Bentley Continental GTC II Speed 6.0 W12Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental GTC II Speed 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BentleyContinental GTC IISpeed 6.0 W126,000 rpm2,000 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 GTC IISpeed 6.0 W12BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
12.5 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
77.5 s
-
Top speed
327 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
5.4 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC IISpeed 6.0 W12
616 hp
459 kW
BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW

Bentley Continental GTC II Speed 6.0 W12 has 66 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 Speed 6.0 W12: 66 hp (49 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC IISpeed 6.0 W12
800 Nm
590 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 GTC IISpeed 6.0 W12
2,495 kg
5,501 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 GTC IISpeed 6.0 W12
327 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC IISpeed 6.0 W124.4 s
BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V84.0 s

Although Bentley Continental GTC II Speed 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 Speed 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 IISpeed 6.0 W12
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 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 GTC II Speed 6.0 W12: 3.7 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 IISpeed 6.0 W12
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC IISpeed 6.0 W12
604 km
375 mi
BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8
804 km
499 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BentleyContinental GTC IISpeed 6.0 W12
616 hp
459 kW
4.4 s
327 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 GTC IISpeed 6.0 W12
Power
616 hp
459 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,806 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 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 GTC IISpeed 6.0 W12
Power
616 hp
459 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 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 GTC IISpeed 6.0 W12
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
4.4 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 GTC IISpeed 6.0 W12
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 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 GTC IISpeed 6.0 W12BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8
Power
616 hp
459 kW
550 hp
410 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.0 s
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
318 km/h
198 mph
Lightness
2,495 kg
5,501 lb
2,165 kg
4,773 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,806 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 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
604 km
375 mi
804 km
499 mi
CO2 score
347 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
358 L
12.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBentley Continental GTC II Speed 6.0 W12Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Continental GTC II Speed 6.0 W12

  • Has 66 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8

  • Is 330 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 200 km (124 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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