Car comparison

Bentley Continental GTC II Speed 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

Speed 6.0 W12

616 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2012-2015
VS

Rolls-Royce Dawn

6.6 V12

601 hp6592 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2017-present

Comparison overview

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Bentley Continental GTC II Speed 6.0 W12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    327 km/h
    203 mph
  • Most powerful
    616 hp
    459 kW
  • Lightest
    2,495 kg
    5,501 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    247 hp/t
    184 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    22.7 L/100 km
    10.4 mpg US
    12.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    49/100

Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12

  • Highest torque
    840 Nm
    620 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    337 g/km

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental GTC IISpeed 6.0 W12Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Power
616hp459kW
601hp448kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
840Nm620lb-ft
Curb weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,560kg5,644lb
Gross weight
2,900kg6,393lb
-
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
87.3s99% target: 324 km/h / 201 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.7L/100 km10.4mpg US12.4mpg UK
22.9L/100 km10.3mpg US12.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
321Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
328Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
6,592cc402cu in
Length
4,806mm189in
5,285mm208in
Width
1,944mm77in
1,947mm77in
Height
1,394mm55in
1,502mm59in
Wheelbase
2,746mm108in
3,112mm123in
Front track
1,664mm66in
1,618mm64in
Rear track
1,655mm65in
1,665mm66in
Trunk volume-
321L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
-
CO2 emissions
347g/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 Speed 6.0 W12Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental GTC II Speed 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 IISpeed 6.0 W126,000 rpm2,000 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 IISpeed 6.0 W12Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
18.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
77.3 s
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Top speed
327 km/h
203 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
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC IISpeed 6.0 W12
616 hp
459 kW
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
601 hp
448 kW

Bentley Continental GTC II Speed 6.0 W12 has 15 hp more than Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12 and Bentley Continental GTC II Speed 6.0 W12: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC IISpeed 6.0 W12
800 Nm
590 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 IISpeed 6.0 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 IISpeed 6.0 W12
327 km/h
203 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 IISpeed 6.0 W124.4 s
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V124.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bentley Continental GTC II Speed 6.0 W12 and Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12: 0.5 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 IISpeed 6.0 W12
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 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 IISpeed 6.0 W12
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 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 IISpeed 6.0 W12
616 hp
459 kW
4.4 s
327 km/h
203 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 IISpeed 6.0 W12
Power
616 hp
459 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,806 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 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 IISpeed 6.0 W12
Power
616 hp
459 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 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 Speed 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 IISpeed 6.0 W12
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
4.4 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 IISpeed 6.0 W12
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 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 IISpeed 6.0 W12Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Power
616 hp
459 kW
601 hp
448 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
840 Nm
620 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
327 km/h
203 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
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,806 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 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
604 km
375 mi
-
CO2 score
347 g/km
337 g/km
Trunk score
-
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 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 Speed 6.0 W12Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Continental GTC II Speed 6.0 W12

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 67 km/h (42 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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