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Bentley Continental GTC II · Facelift 2015 6.0 W12vsRolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12

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

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Bentley Continental GTC II · Facelift 2015

6.0 W12

590 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2015-2018
VS

Rolls-Royce Dawn

6.6 V12

601 hp6592 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2017-present

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
  • Lightest
    2,495 kg
    5,501 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    236 hp/t
    176 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    333 g/km
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100

Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12

  • Most powerful
    601 hp
    448 kW
  • Highest torque
    840 Nm
    620 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    321 L
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Power
590hp440kW
601hp448kW
Torque
720Nm531lb-ft
840Nm620lb-ft
Curb weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,560kg5,644lb
Gross weight
2,900kg6,393lb
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Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
90.4s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.7L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
22.9L/100 km10.3mpg US12.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
328Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
629km391mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
6,592cc402cu in
Length
4,806mm189in
5,285mm208in
Width
1,944mm77in
1,947mm77in
Height
1,403mm55in
1,502mm59in
Wheelbase
2,746mm108in
3,112mm123in
Front track
1,664mm66in
1,618mm64in
Rear track
1,655mm65in
1,665mm66in
Trunk volume
260L
321L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
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CO2 emissions
333g/km
337g/km

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 W12Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
  • Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12: 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V125,250-6,000 rpm1,650-4,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
18.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
173 km/h
108 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
601 hp
448 kW

Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12 has 11 hp more than Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12.

The biggest power difference is between Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12 and Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12: 11 hp (8 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
840 Nm
620 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
2,560 kg
5,644 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W124.7 s
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V124.9 s

Although Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12 has more power, Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12 and Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
601 hp
448 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Power
601 hp
448 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
5,285 mm
208.1 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy 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
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Power
601 hp
448 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
4.7 s
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
4.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 20156.0 W12Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Power
590 hp
440 kW
601 hp
448 kW
Torque
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
840 Nm
620 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.9 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,495 kg
5,501 lb
2,560 kg
5,644 lb
Fuel consumption
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
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
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
5,285 mm
208.1 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 in
Range score
629 km
391 mi
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CO2 score
333 g/km
337 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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 W12Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12
Consumption14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.03 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.27 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,754 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 6.0 W12

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 55 km/h (34 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 61 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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