Car comparison

Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48VvsBentley Continental R 6.7 V8

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

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Bentley Continental GTC

6.0 i W12 48V

560 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2006-2010
VS

Bentley Continental R

6.7 V8

406 hp6750 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe1994-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    314 km/h
    195 mph
  • Most powerful
    560 hp
    418 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    224 hp/t
    167 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    27.4 L/100 km
    8.6 mpg US
    10.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100

Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8

  • Highest torque
    835 Nm
    616 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,450 kg
    5,401 lb
  • Largest trunk
    347 L
  • Best economy score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48VBentleyContinental R6.7 V8
Power
560hp418kW
406hp303kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
835Nm616lb-ft
Curb weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,450kg5,401lb
Gross weight
2,910kg6,415lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
99.0s99% target: 311 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
91.7s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
27.4L/100 km8.6mpg US10.3mpg UK
28.1L/100 km8.4mpg US10.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
578km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
6,750cc412cu in
Length
4,807mm189in
5,350mm211in
Width
1,918mm76in
1,872mm74in
Height
1,398mm55in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,745mm108in
3,061mm121in
Front track
1,623mm64in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,607mm63in
1,549mm61in
Trunk volume-
347L
Max trunk volume
235L
-
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 GTC 6.0 i W12 48VBentley Continental R 6.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48V: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48V6,100 rpm1,650 rpm6,350 rpm
BentleyContinental R6.7 V84,000 rpm2,150 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48VBentleyContinental R6.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
26.7 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48V
560 hp
418 kW
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
406 hp
303 kW

Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48V has 154 hp more than Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8 and Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48V: 154 hp (115 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48V
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
835 Nm
616 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48V
2,495 kg
5,501 lb
BentleyContinental R6.7 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 GTC6.0 i W12 48V
314 km/h
195 mph
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48V5.1 s
BentleyContinental R6.7 V86.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48V and Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8: 1.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48V
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48V
560 hp
418 kW
5.1 s
314 km/h
195 mph
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
406 hp
303 kW
6.3 s
245 km/h
152 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 GTC6.0 i W12 48V
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,807 mm
189.3 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
Power
406 hp
303 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Length
5,350 mm
210.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48VBentleyContinental R6.7 V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
406 hp
303 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
835 Nm
616 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
6.3 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
2,495 kg
5,501 lb
2,450 kg
5,401 lb
Fuel consumption
-
18.7 L/100 km
12.6 mpg US
15.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,807 mm
189.3 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Length
5,350 mm
210.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
-
578 km
359 mi
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 R 6.7 V8
Consumption18.7 L/100 km12.6 mpg US15.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km32.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi52.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,805 L741 US gal617 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,909 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48V

  • Has 154 hp more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 69 km/h (43 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 59 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8

  • Has 185 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Has 112 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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