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Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8vsBentley Continental R 6.7 i 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
VS

Bentley Continental R

6.7 i V8

408 hp6750 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe1994-2007

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
  • Most powerful
    550 hp
    410 kW
  • Lightest
    2,165 kg
    4,773 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    254 hp/t
    189 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    358 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8BentleyContinental R6.7 i V8
Power
550hp410kW
408hp304kW
Torque
770Nm568lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,610kg5,754lb
Gross weight
2,725kg6,008lb
2,980kg6,570lb
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
75.1s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
99.7s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
12.4s
Calculated
27.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
28.1L/100 km8.4mpg US10.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
356Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
804km499mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
6,750cc412cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
5,240mm206in
Width
2,187mm86in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,960mm117in
Front track-
1,550mm61in
Rear track-
1,580mm62in
Trunk volume
358L
347L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
108L

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 R 6.7 i V8PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Continental R 6.7 i V8: 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 R6.7 i V84,150 rpm2,150 rpm4,400 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8BentleyContinental R6.7 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.4 s
27.1 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 mph
156 km/h
97 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 R6.7 i V8
408 hp
304 kW

Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8 has 142 hp more than Bentley Continental R 6.7 i V8.

The biggest power difference is between Bentley Continental R 6.7 i V8 and Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8: 142 hp (106 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 R6.7 i V8
800 Nm
590 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 R6.7 i V8
2,610 kg
5,754 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 R6.7 i V8
249 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8 and Bentley Continental R 6.7 i V8: 2.4 s.

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 R6.7 i V8
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

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 R6.7 i V8
408 hp
304 kW
6.4 s
249 km/h
155 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 R6.7 i V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Length
5,240 mm
206.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8BentleyContinental R6.7 i V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
6.4 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
2,165 kg
4,773 lb
2,610 kg
5,754 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
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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
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Length
5,240 mm
206.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
804 km
499 mi
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Trunk score
358 L
12.6 cu ft
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 V8
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8

  • Has 142 hp more
  • Is 445 kg lighter
  • Is 2.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 69 km/h (43 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 98 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 11 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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