Car comparison

Bentley Continental GTC III 6.0 TSI 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 III

6.0 TSI W12

635 hp5950 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2019-2021
VS

Rolls-Royce Dawn

6.6 V12

601 hp6592 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2017-present

Comparison overview

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Bentley Continental GTC III 6.0 TSI W12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    333 km/h
    207 mph
  • Most powerful
    635 hp
    474 kW
  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,414 kg
    5,322 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    263 hp/t
    196 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.5 L/100 km
    13.4 mpg US
    16.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    284 g/km
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental GTC III6.0 TSI W12Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Power
635hp474kW
601hp448kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
840Nm620lb-ft
Curb weight
2,414kg5,322lb
2,560kg5,644lb
Gross weight
2,865kg6,316lb
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Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.7s99% target: 330 km/h / 205 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
11.4s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
22.9L/100 km10.3mpg US12.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
373Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
328Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
726km451mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,950cc363cu in
6,592cc402cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
5,285mm208in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,947mm77in
Height
1,399mm55in
1,502mm59in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
3,112mm123in
Front track
1,672mm66in
1,618mm64in
Rear track
1,664mm66in
1,665mm66in
Trunk volume
235L
321L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
-
CO2 emissions
284g/km
337g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Bentley Continental GTC III 6.0 TSI W12Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental GTC III 6.0 TSI W12: Power / Torque
  • Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BentleyContinental GTC III6.0 TSI W126,000 rpm1,350-4,500 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 III6.0 TSI W12Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.4 s
18.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
52.5 s
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Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
126 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC III6.0 TSI W12
635 hp
474 kW
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
601 hp
448 kW

Bentley Continental GTC III 6.0 TSI W12 has 34 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 III 6.0 TSI W12: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental GTC III6.0 TSI W12
900 Nm
664 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 III6.0 TSI W12
2,414 kg
5,322 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 III6.0 TSI W12
333 km/h
207 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 III6.0 TSI W123.8 s
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V124.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bentley Continental GTC III 6.0 TSI W12 and Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12: 1.1 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 III6.0 TSI W12
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Bentley Continental GTC III 6.0 TSI W12 and Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12: 2.3 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 III6.0 TSI W12
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 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 III6.0 TSI W12
635 hp
474 kW
3.8 s
333 km/h
207 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 III6.0 TSI W12
Power
635 hp
474 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 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
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 III6.0 TSI W12
Power
635 hp
474 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 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 III 6.0 TSI 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 III6.0 TSI W12
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
3.8 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 III6.0 TSI W12
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 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 III6.0 TSI W12Rolls-RoyceDawn6.6 V12
Power
635 hp
474 kW
601 hp
448 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
840 Nm
620 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.9 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,414 kg
5,322 lb
2,560 kg
5,644 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 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
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
5,285 mm
208.1 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 in
Range score
726 km
451 mi
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CO2 score
284 g/km
337 g/km
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 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 III 6.0 TSI W12Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Continental GTC III 6.0 TSI W12

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 146 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 73 km/h (45 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 53 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Rolls-Royce Dawn 6.6 V12

  • Has 86 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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