Bentley Continental GT III
Car comparison
Bentley Continental GT III 6.0 TSI W12vsBentley Continental T 6.8 i V8
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 6.0 TSI W12
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.7 s
- Fastest top speed333 km/h207 mph
- Most powerful635 hp474 kW
- Highest torque900 Nm664 lb-ft
- Lightest2,244 kg4,947 lb
- Best power-to-weight283 hp/t211 kW/t3.5 kg/hp
- Lowest city consumption16.7 L/100 km14.1 mpg US16.9 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
- Largest trunk358 L
- Best overall score77/100
- Best performance score90/100
- Best economy score74/100
Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8
- Best practicality score51/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BentleyContinental GT III6.0 TSI W12 | BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 635hp474kW | 426hp318kW |
| Torque | 900Nm664lb-ft | 875Nm645lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,244kg4,947lb | 2,450kg5,401lb |
| Gross weight | 2,725kg6,008lb | 2,850kg6,283lb |
| Top speed | 333 km/h 207 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 67.2s99% target: 330 km/h / 205 mph Calculated | 100.6s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.7s | 5.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.8s Calculated | 21.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.5s Calculated | 5.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK | 28.1L/100 km8.4mpg US10.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK | 13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.5s Calculated | 14.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 283hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb Calculated | 174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 401Nm/t268lb-ft/ton Calculated | 357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 744km462mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 5,950cc363cu in | 6,750cc412cu in |
| Length | 4,850mm191in | 5,222mm206in |
| Width | 1,954mm77in | 1,872mm74in |
| Height | 1,405mm55in | 1,462mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,851mm112in | 2,961mm117in |
| Front track | 1,672mm66in | 1,549mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,664mm66in | 1,581mm62in |
| Trunk volume | 358L | 350L |
| 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 6.0 TSI W12: Power / Torque
- Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT III6.0 TSI W12 | 6,000 rpm | 1,350-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8 | 4,000 rpm | 2,200 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BentleyContinental GT III6.0 TSI W12 | BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.5 s | 5.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.7 s | 5.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.8 s | 21.7 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 47.6 s | - |
| Top speed | 333 km/h 207 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.1 s | 6.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.6 s | 9.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.7 s | 11.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.5 s | 14.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 206 km/h 128 mph | 165 km/h 102 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT III6.0 TSI W12 | 635 hp 474 kW |
| BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8 | 426 hp 318 kW |
Bentley Continental GT III 6.0 TSI W12 has 209 hp more than Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8.
The biggest power difference is between Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8 and Bentley Continental GT III 6.0 TSI W12: 209 hp (156 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT III6.0 TSI W12 | 900 Nm 664 lb-ft |
| BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8 | 875 Nm 645 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT III6.0 TSI W12 | 2,244 kg 4,947 lb |
| BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8 | 2,450 kg 5,401 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT III6.0 TSI W12 | 333 km/h 207 mph |
| BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8 | 273 km/h 170 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT III6.0 TSI W12 | 3.7 s |
| BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8 | 5.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bentley Continental GT III 6.0 TSI W12 and Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8: 2.2 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT III6.0 TSI W12 | 283 hp/t 211 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp |
| BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8 | 174 hp/t 130 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GT III6.0 TSI W12 | 635 hp 474 kW | 3.7 s | 333 km/h 207 mph |
| BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8 | 426 hp 318 kW | 5.9 s | 273 km/h 170 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BentleyContinental GT III6.0 TSI W12 | BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 635 hp 474 kW | 426 hp 318 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 900 Nm 664 lb-ft | 875 Nm 645 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.7 s | 5.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 333 km/h 207 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,244 kg 4,947 lb | 2,450 kg 5,401 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 12.1 L/100 km 19.4 mpg US 23.3 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 744 km 462 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 358 L 12.6 cu ft | 350 L 12.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 283 hp/t 211 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp | 174 hp/t 130 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Bentley Continental GT III 6.0 TSI W12 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.18 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 34.08 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,176 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Bentley Continental GT III 6.0 TSI W12
- Has 209 hp more
- Has 25 Nm more
- Is 206 kg lighter
- Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 60 km/h (37 mph) higher top speed
- Has 109 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 8 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8
No measurable advantages in the available data.
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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