Car comparison

Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8vsBMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0

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

BMW M4 (G82)

CSL 3.0

550 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    318 km/h
    198 mph
  • Most powerful
    550 hp
    410 kW
  • Highest torque
    770 Nm
    568 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    804 km
    499 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,625 kg
    3,583 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    338 hp/t
    252 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
Power
550hp410kW
550hp410kW
Torque
770Nm568lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
2,165kg4,773lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight
2,725kg6,008lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
To 99% top speed
75.1s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
52.6s99% target: 304 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
12.4s
Calculated
10.7s
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
338hp/t252kW/t154hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
356Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
400Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
804km499mi
Calculated
584km363mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,794mm189in
Width
2,187mm86in
1,921mm76in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,386mm55in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,857mm112in
Front track-
1,623mm64in
Rear track-
1,609mm63in
Ground clearance-
113mm4in
Trunk volume
358L
440L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
90L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0: 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
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,950 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.4 s
10.7 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
11.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 mph
207 km/h
129 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
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
550 hp
410 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
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
650 Nm
479 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
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
1,625 kg
3,583 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
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
307 km/h
191 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
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.03.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0 and Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8: 0.3 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
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0 and Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8: 1.1 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
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 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
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
584 km
363 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
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
550 hp
410 kW
3.7 s
307 km/h
191 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
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 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
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0 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
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
3.7 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
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBentleyContinental GT III4.0 V8BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
Power
550 hp
410 kW
550 hp
410 kW
Torque
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
3.7 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
Lightness
2,165 kg
4,773 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
2 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Range score
804 km
499 mi
584 km
363 mi
Trunk score
358 L
12.6 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Continental GT III 4.0 V8

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 219 km (136 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0

  • Is 540 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 84 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 82 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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