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Bentley Continental GTC II · Facelift 2015 6.0 W12vsBentley Continental T 6.8 i V8

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Bentley Continental GTC II · Facelift 2015

6.0 W12

590 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2015-2018
VS

Bentley Continental T

6.8 i V8

426 hp6750 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2000-2007

Comparison overview

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Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    590 hp
    440 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    236 hp/t
    176 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.7 L/100 km
    10.8 mpg US
    13.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
Power
590hp440kW
426hp318kW
Torque
720Nm531lb-ft
875Nm645lb-ft
Curb weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,450kg5,401lb
Gross weight
2,900kg6,393lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
To 99% top speed
90.4s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
100.6s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
21.7L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
28.1L/100 km8.4mpg US10.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
629km391mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
6,750cc412cu in
Length
4,806mm189in
5,222mm206in
Width
1,944mm77in
1,872mm74in
Height
1,403mm55in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,746mm108in
2,961mm117in
Front track
1,664mm66in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,655mm65in
1,581mm62in
Trunk volume
260L
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
108L
CO2 emissions
333g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W126,000 rpm1,700 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 GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
21.7 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
590 hp
440 kW
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
426 hp
318 kW

Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12 has 164 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 II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12: 164 hp (122 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
720 Nm
531 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 GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
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 GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
315 km/h
196 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 GTC II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12 and Bentley Continental T 6.8 i 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 GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 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 GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
590 hp
440 kW
4.7 s
315 km/h
196 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 GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
Power
590 hp
440 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,806 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 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 GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
Power
590 hp
440 kW
426 hp
318 kW
Torque
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
875 Nm
645 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.9 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Lightness
2,495 kg
5,501 lb
2,450 kg
5,401 lb
Fuel consumption
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,806 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 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
629 km
391 mi
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CO2 score
333 g/km
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Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12
Consumption14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12

  • Has 164 hp more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 42 km/h (26 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 63 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 155 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Has 90 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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