Bentley Continental GTC III
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Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8vsBentley Continental GTC II · Facelift 2015 V8 S 4.0
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonBentley Continental GTC II · Facelift 2015
V8 S 4.0
Comparison overview
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Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.1 s
- Fastest top speed318 km/h198 mph
- Most powerful550 hp410 kW
- Highest torque770 Nm568 lb-ft
- Lightest2,335 kg5,148 lb
- Best power-to-weight236 hp/t176 kW/t4.2 kg/hp
- Best overall score74/100
- Best performance score88/100
Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 V8 S 4.0
- Lowest combined fuel consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption16.1 L/100 km14.6 mpg US17.5 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.1 L/100 km29.0 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
- Best estimated range811 km504 mi
- Largest trunk260 L
- Best economy score77/100
- Best practicality score44/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 550hp410kW | 528hp394kW |
| 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 | 91.1s99% target: 305 km/h / 189 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.1s | 4.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 12.9s Calculated | 15.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.9s Calculated | 4.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK | 11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK | 16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK | 8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.1s Calculated | 12.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb Calculated | 214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton Calculated | 275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 769km478mi Calculated | 811km504mi 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 | 260L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 90L | 90L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 258g/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 V8: Power / Torque
- Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 V8 S 4.0: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | 6,000 rpm | 2,000-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0 | 6,000 rpm | 1,700 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 2015V8 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 | 15.3 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 | 5.6 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 114 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | 550 hp 410 kW |
| BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0 | 528 hp 394 kW |
Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8 has 22 hp more than Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 V8 S 4.0.
The biggest power difference is between Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 V8 S 4.0 and Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8: 22 hp (16 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | 770 Nm 568 lb-ft |
| BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0 | 680 Nm 502 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | 2,335 kg 5,148 lb |
| BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 2015V8 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | 318 km/h 198 mph |
| BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 2015V8 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | 4.1 s |
| BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0 | 4.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8 and Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK |
| BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0 | 11.1 L/100 km 21.2 mpg US 25.4 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 V8 S 4.0 and Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8: 0.6 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | 236 hp/t 176 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp |
| BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0 | 214 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | 769 km 478 mi |
| BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0 | 811 km 504 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | 550 hp 410 kW | 4.1 s | 318 km/h 198 mph |
| BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0 | 528 hp 394 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.
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| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 |
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| BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 |
| 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0 |
| 11.1 L/100 km 21.2 mpg US 25.4 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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 IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0 | 11.1 L/100 km 21.2 mpg US 25.4 mpg UK | 4.7 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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 IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0 | 214 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | 11.1 L/100 km 21.2 mpg US 25.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8 | BentleyContinental GTC IIFacelift 2015V8 S 4.0 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 550 hp 410 kW | 528 hp 394 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 | 11.1 L/100 km 21.2 mpg US 25.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 769 km 478 mi | 811 km 504 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 258 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 235 L 8.3 cu ft | 260 L 9.2 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 236 hp/t 176 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp | 214 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8 | Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 V8 S 4.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK | 11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 20.47 LC100 km | 19.43 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 32.95 LC100 mi | 31.26 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal | 1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,071 LC/year | 2,914 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8
- Has 22 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 22 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
- Smallest trunk
Bentley Continental GTC II Facelift 2015 V8 S 4.0
- Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 42 km (26 mi) more estimated range
- Has 25 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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