Car comparison

Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48VvsBentley 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 GTC

6.0 i W12 48V

560 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2006-2010
VS

Bentley Continental T

6.8 i V8

426 hp6750 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2000-2007

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
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48VBentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
Power
560hp418kW
426hp318kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
875Nm645lb-ft
Curb weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,450kg5,401lb
Gross weight
2,910kg6,415lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
To 99% top speed
99.0s99% target: 311 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
100.6s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
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
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
6,750cc412cu in
Length
4,807mm189in
5,222mm206in
Width
1,918mm76in
1,872mm74in
Height
1,398mm55in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,745mm108in
2,961mm117in
Front track
1,623mm64in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,607mm63in
1,581mm62in
Trunk volume-
350L
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 T 6.8 i V8PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48V: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Continental T 6.8 i 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 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 GTC6.0 i W12 48VBentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
21.7 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
165 km/h
102 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 T6.8 i V8
426 hp
318 kW

Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48V has 134 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 GTC 6.0 i W12 48V: 134 hp (100 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 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 GTC6.0 i W12 48V
2,495 kg
5,501 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 GTC6.0 i W12 48V
314 km/h
195 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC6.0 i W12 48V5.1 s
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V85.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48V and Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8: 0.8 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 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 GTC6.0 i W12 48V
560 hp
418 kW
5.1 s
314 km/h
195 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 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 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 GTC6.0 i W12 48VBentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
426 hp
318 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
875 Nm
645 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.9 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Lightness
2,495 kg
5,501 lb
2,450 kg
5,401 lb
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
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,222 mm
205.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 i W12 48V

  • Has 134 hp more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 41 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 51 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 T 6.8 i V8

  • Has 225 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Has 115 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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