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Bentley Continental GT Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin TurbovsBentley Continental T 6.8 i V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Bentley Continental T

6.8 i V8

426 hp6750 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2000-2007

Comparison overview

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Bentley Continental GT Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    326 km/h
    203 mph
  • Most powerful
    610 hp
    455 kW
  • Lightest
    2,350 kg
    5,181 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    260 hp/t
    194 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    25.3 L/100 km
    9.3 mpg US
    11.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin TurboBentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
Power
610hp455kW
426hp318kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
875Nm645lb-ft
Curb weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,450kg5,401lb
Gross weight-
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
To 99% top speed
84.7s99% target: 323 km/h / 201 mph
Calculated
101.5s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
13.6s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
25.3L/100 km9.3mpg US11.2mpg UK
28.1L/100 km8.4mpg US10.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
542km337mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
6,750cc412cu in
Length
4,804mm189in
5,222mm206in
Width
1,916mm75in
1,872mm74in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,745mm108in
2,961mm117in
Front track
1,623mm64in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,607mm63in
1,581mm62in
Trunk volume
370L
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 Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin TurboBentley Continental T 6.8 i V8PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental GT Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V84,000 rpm2,200 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin TurboBentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.6 s
21.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
79.7 s
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Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
610 hp
455 kW
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
426 hp
318 kW

Bentley Continental GT Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo has 184 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 Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo: 184 hp (137 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
750 Nm
553 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
2,350 kg
5,181 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
326 km/h
203 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bentley Continental GT Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo and Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8: 1.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.9 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
610 hp
455 kW
4.5 s
326 km/h
203 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
Power
610 hp
455 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,804 mm
189.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
Power
426 hp
318 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,222 mm
205.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBentleyContinental GTSpeed 6.0i W12 48V Twin TurboBentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
Power
610 hp
455 kW
426 hp
318 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
875 Nm
645 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.9 s
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Lightness
2,350 kg
5,181 lb
2,450 kg
5,401 lb
Fuel consumption
16.6 L/100 km
14.2 mpg US
17.0 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,804 mm
189.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,222 mm
205.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
542 km
337 mi
-
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBentley Continental GT Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo
Consumption16.6 L/100 km14.2 mpg US17 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km29.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi46.75 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,490 L658 US gal548 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,358 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Continental GT Speed 6.0i W12 48V Twin Turbo

  • Has 184 hp more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 53 km/h (33 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 86 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 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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