Bentley Continental GT III
Car comparison
Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8vsBentley Continental GTC II V8 4.0
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
- Fastest top speed318 km/h198 mph
- Most powerful550 hp410 kW
- Highest torque770 Nm568 lb-ft
- Lightest2,165 kg4,773 lb
- Best power-to-weight254 hp/t189 kW/t3.9 kg/hp
- Lowest city consumption15.0 L/100 km15.7 mpg US18.8 mpg UK
- Best overall score77/100
- Best performance score90/100
- Best practicality score50/100
Bentley Continental GTC II V8 4.0
- Lowest combined fuel consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.0 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
- Best estimated range826 km513 mi
- Best economy score78/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 4.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 550hp410kW | 500hp373kW |
| Torque | 770Nm568lb-ft | 660Nm487lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,165kg4,773lb | 2,470kg5,445lb |
| Gross weight | 2,725kg6,008lb | 2,900kg6,393lb |
| Top speed | 318 km/h 198 mph | 301 km/h 187 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 75.1s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph Calculated | 95.8s99% target: 298 km/h / 185 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.0s | 5.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 12.4s Calculated | 16.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.8s Calculated | 4.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK | 10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK | 15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK | 8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.9s Calculated | 13.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb Calculated | 202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 356Nm/t238lb-ft/ton Calculated | 267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 804km499mi Calculated | 826km513mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,996cc244cu in | 3,993cc244cu 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 | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 90L | 90L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 254g/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 V8: Power / Torque
- Bentley Continental GTC II V8 4.0: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | 6,000 rpm | 2,000-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 4.0 | 6,000 rpm | 1,700 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 4.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.8 s | 4.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.0 s | 5.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 12.4 s | 16.7 s |
| Top speed | 318 km/h 198 mph | 301 km/h 187 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.2 s | 5.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.8 s | 8.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.1 s | 11.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.9 s | 13.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 196 km/h 122 mph | 178 km/h 110 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | 550 hp 410 kW |
| BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 4.0 | 500 hp 373 kW |
Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8 has 50 hp more than Bentley Continental GTC II V8 4.0.
The biggest power difference is between Bentley Continental GTC II V8 4.0 and Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8: 50 hp (37 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | 770 Nm 568 lb-ft |
| BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 4.0 | 660 Nm 487 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | 2,165 kg 4,773 lb |
| BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 4.0 | 2,470 kg 5,445 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | 318 km/h 198 mph |
| BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 4.0 | 301 km/h 187 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | 4.0 s |
| BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 4.0 | 5.0 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8 and Bentley Continental GTC II V8 4.0: 1.0 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK |
| BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 4.0 | 10.9 L/100 km 21.6 mpg US 25.9 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | 254 hp/t 189 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp |
| BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 4.0 | 202 hp/t 151 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | 804 km 499 mi |
| BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 4.0 | 826 km 513 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | 550 hp 410 kW | 4.0 s | 318 km/h 198 mph |
| BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 4.0 | 500 hp 373 kW | 5.0 s | 301 km/h 187 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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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 III4.0 V8 |
| 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 4.0 |
| 10.9 L/100 km 21.6 mpg US 25.9 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 III4.0 V8 | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | 4.0 s |
| BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 4.0 | 10.9 L/100 km 21.6 mpg US 25.9 mpg UK | 5.0 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 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 IIV8 4.0 | 202 hp/t 151 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | 10.9 L/100 km 21.6 mpg US 25.9 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8 | BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 4.0 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 550 hp 410 kW | 500 hp 373 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 770 Nm 568 lb-ft | 660 Nm 487 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.0 s | 5.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 318 km/h 198 mph | 301 km/h 187 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,165 kg 4,773 lb | 2,470 kg 5,445 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | 10.9 L/100 km 21.6 mpg US 25.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 804 km 499 mi | 826 km 513 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 254 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 358 L 12.6 cu ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 254 hp/t 189 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 202 hp/t 151 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8 | Bentley Continental GTC II V8 4.0 |
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| Consumption | 11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK | 10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 19.60 LC100 km | 19.08 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 31.54 LC100 mi | 30.70 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal | 1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,940 LC/year | 2,861 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8
- Has 50 hp more
- Has 110 Nm more
- Is 305 kg lighter
- Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
- Has 52 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
Bentley Continental GTC II V8 4.0
- Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 22 km (14 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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