Car comparison

Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8vsBentley Continental T 6.8 i V8

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 T

6.8 i V8

426 hp6750 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2000-2007

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    2,335 kg
    5,148 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    236 hp/t
    176 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.6 L/100 km
    14.2 mpg US
    17.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V8BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
Power
550hp410kW
426hp318kW
Torque
770Nm568lb-ft
875Nm645lb-ft
Curb weight
2,335kg5,148lb
2,450kg5,401lb
Gross weight
2,800kg6,173lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
To 99% top speed
79.1s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
100.6s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
12.9s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
28.1L/100 km8.4mpg US10.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
6,750cc412cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
5,222mm206in
Width
1,964mm77in
1,872mm74in
Height
1,399mm55in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,849mm112in
2,961mm117in
Front track
1,672mm66in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,664mm66in
1,581mm62in
Trunk volume
235L
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
108L

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 T 6.8 i V8PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8: 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 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 III4.0 V8BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
21.7 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
120 mph
165 km/h
102 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 T6.8 i V8
426 hp
318 kW

Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8 has 124 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 III 4.0 V8: 124 hp (92 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 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 III4.0 V8
2,335 kg
5,148 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 III4.0 V8
318 km/h
198 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC III4.0 V84.1 s
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V85.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8 and Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8: 1.8 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 III4.0 V8
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 III4.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW
4.1 s
318 km/h
198 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 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 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 III4.0 V8BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
426 hp
318 kW
Torque
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
875 Nm
645 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
5.9 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Lightness
2,335 kg
5,148 lb
2,450 kg
5,401 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
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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
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,222 mm
205.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
-
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 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 III 4.0 V8
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Continental GTC III 4.0 V8

  • Has 124 hp more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 km/h (28 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 62 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

  • Smallest trunk

Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8

  • Has 105 Nm more
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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