Car comparison

Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8vsBentley Continental GTC II V8 S 4.0

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

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Bentley Continental GTC III

4.0 V8

550 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2019-2024
VS

Bentley Continental GTC II

V8 S 4.0

521 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2014-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    318 km/h
    198 mph
  • Most powerful
    550 hp
    410 kW
  • Highest torque
    770 Nm
    568 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,335 kg
    5,148 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    236 hp/t
    176 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100

Bentley Continental GTC II V8 S 4.0

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    826 km
    513 mi
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 S 4.0
Power
550hp410kW
521hp389kW
Torque
770Nm568lb-ft
680Nm502lb-ft
Curb weight
2,335kg5,148lb
2,470kg5,445lb
Gross weight
2,800kg6,173lb
2,900kg6,393lb
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
308 km/h
191 mph
To 99% top speed
79.1s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
91.6s99% target: 305 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
12.9s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
211hp/t157kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
826km513mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,806mm189in
Width
1,964mm77in
1,944mm77in
Height
1,399mm55in
1,403mm55in
Wheelbase
2,849mm112in
2,746mm108in
Front track
1,672mm66in
1,664mm66in
Rear track
1,664mm66in
1,655mm65in
Trunk volume
235L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions-
254g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8Bentley Continental GTC II V8 S 4.0PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Continental GTC II V8 S 4.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V86,000 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 S 4.06,000 rpm1,700 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 S 4.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
15.4 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
308 km/h
191 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
120 mph
183 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW
BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 S 4.0
521 hp
389 kW

Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8 has 29 hp more than Bentley Continental GTC II V8 S 4.0.

The biggest power difference is between Bentley Continental GTC II V8 S 4.0 and Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8: 29 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 S 4.0
680 Nm
502 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8
2,335 kg
5,148 lb
BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 S 4.0
2,470 kg
5,445 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 III4.0 V8
318 km/h
198 mph
BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 S 4.0
308 km/h
191 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V84.1 s
BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 S 4.04.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8 and Bentley Continental GTC II V8 S 4.0: 0.6 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 III4.0 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 S 4.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Bentley Continental GTC II V8 S 4.0 and Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8: 0.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 S 4.0
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8
769 km
478 mi
BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 S 4.0
826 km
513 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW
4.1 s
318 km/h
198 mph
BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 S 4.0
521 hp
389 kW
4.7 s
308 km/h
191 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 III4.0 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in
BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 S 4.0
Power
521 hp
389 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,806 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 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 III4.0 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 S 4.0
Power
521 hp
389 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8 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 III4.0 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
4.1 s
BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 S 4.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
4.7 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 III4.0 V8
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 S 4.0
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8BentleyContinental GTC IIV8 S 4.0
Power
550 hp
410 kW
521 hp
389 kW
Torque
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.7 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
308 km/h
191 mph
Lightness
2,335 kg
5,148 lb
2,470 kg
5,445 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,399 mm
55.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,806 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
826 km
513 mi
CO2 score
-
254 g/km
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8Bentley Continental GTC II V8 S 4.0
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8

  • Has 29 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Bentley Continental GTC II V8 S 4.0

  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 56 km (35 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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