Bentley Continental GTC III
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Bentley Continental GTC III Speed 6.0 TSI W12vsBentley Continental T 6.8 i V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Bentley Continental GTC III Speed 6.0 TSI W12
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.7 s
- Fastest top speed335 km/h208 mph
- Most powerful659 hp491 kW
- Highest torque900 Nm664 lb-ft
- Lightest2,436 kg5,370 lb
- Best power-to-weight271 hp/t202 kW/t3.7 kg/hp
- Best overall score74/100
- Best performance score89/100
- Best economy score0/100
Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8
- Largest trunk350 L
- Best practicality score51/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BentleyContinental GTC IIISpeed 6.0 TSI W12 | BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 659hp491kW | 426hp318kW |
| Torque | 900Nm664lb-ft | 875Nm645lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,436kg5,370lb | 2,450kg5,401lb |
| Gross weight | 2,865kg6,316lb | 2,850kg6,283lb |
| Top speed | 335 km/h 208 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 77.6s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph Calculated | 100.6s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.7s | 5.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.3s Calculated | 21.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.5s Calculated | 5.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 28.1L/100 km8.4mpg US10.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.5s Calculated | 14.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 271hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb Calculated | 174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 369Nm/t247lb-ft/ton Calculated | 357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 5,950cc363cu in | 6,750cc412cu in |
| Length | 4,850mm191in | 5,222mm206in |
| Width | 2,187mm86in | 1,872mm74in |
| Height | 1,399mm55in | 1,462mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,849mm112in | 2,961mm117in |
| Front track | - | 1,549mm61in |
| Rear track | - | 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 Speed 6.0 TSI W12: Power / Torque
- Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC IIISpeed 6.0 TSI W12 | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-5,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8 | 4,000 rpm | 2,200 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BentleyContinental GTC IIISpeed 6.0 TSI W12 | BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.5 s | 5.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.7 s | 5.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 11.3 s | 21.7 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 51.1 s | - |
| Top speed | 335 km/h 208 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 1.9 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.0 s | 6.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.6 s | 9.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.7 s | 11.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.5 s | 14.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 202 km/h 126 mph | 165 km/h 102 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC IIISpeed 6.0 TSI W12 | 659 hp 491 kW |
| BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8 | 426 hp 318 kW |
Bentley Continental GTC III Speed 6.0 TSI W12 has 233 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 Speed 6.0 TSI W12: 233 hp (174 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC IIISpeed 6.0 TSI W12 | 900 Nm 664 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC IIISpeed 6.0 TSI W12 | 2,436 kg 5,370 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC IIISpeed 6.0 TSI W12 | 335 km/h 208 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC IIISpeed 6.0 TSI W12 | 3.7 s |
| BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8 | 5.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bentley Continental GTC III Speed 6.0 TSI W12 and Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8: 2.2 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC IIISpeed 6.0 TSI W12 | 271 hp/t 202 kW/t 3.7 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BentleyContinental GTC IIISpeed 6.0 TSI W12 | 659 hp 491 kW | 3.7 s | 335 km/h 208 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.
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| BentleyContinental GTC IIISpeed 6.0 TSI W12 |
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| BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8 |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BentleyContinental GTC IIISpeed 6.0 TSI W12 | BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 659 hp 491 kW | 426 hp 318 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 900 Nm 664 lb-ft | 875 Nm 645 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.7 s | 5.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 335 km/h 208 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,436 kg 5,370 lb | 2,450 kg 5,401 lb | ||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 235 L 8.3 cu ft | 350 L 12.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 271 hp/t 202 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | 174 hp/t 130 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Bentley Continental GTC III Speed 6.0 TSI W12
- Has 233 hp more
- Has 25 Nm more
- Is 14 kg lighter
- Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 62 km/h (39 mph) higher top speed
- Has 97 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
- Smallest trunk
Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8
- Has 115 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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