Car comparison

Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8vsBentley Continental R 6.7 i V8

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

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Bentley Continental T

6.8 i V8

426 hp6750 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2000-2007
VS

Bentley Continental R

6.7 i V8

408 hp6750 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe1994-2007

Comparison overview

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Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    273 km/h
    170 mph
  • Most powerful
    426 hp
    318 kW
  • Highest torque
    875 Nm
    645 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,450 kg
    5,401 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    28.1 L/100 km
    8.4 mpg US
    10.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBentleyContinental T6.8 i V8BentleyContinental R6.7 i V8
Power
426hp318kW
408hp304kW
Torque
875Nm645lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,450kg5,401lb
2,610kg5,754lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
2,980kg6,570lb
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
100.6s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph
Calculated
99.7s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
27.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
28.1L/100 km8.4mpg US10.1mpg UK
28.1L/100 km8.4mpg US10.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
6,750cc412cu in
6,750cc412cu in
Length
5,222mm206in
5,240mm206in
Width
1,872mm74in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,961mm117in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,580mm62in
Trunk volume
350L
347L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
108L
108L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8Bentley Continental R 6.7 i V8PowerTorque
  • Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Continental R 6.7 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V84,000 rpm2,200 rpm4,250 rpm
BentleyContinental R6.7 i V84,150 rpm2,150 rpm4,400 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBentleyContinental T6.8 i V8BentleyContinental R6.7 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
27.1 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
426 hp
318 kW
BentleyContinental R6.7 i V8
408 hp
304 kW

Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8 has 18 hp more than Bentley Continental R 6.7 i V8.

The biggest power difference is between Bentley Continental R 6.7 i V8 and Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
875 Nm
645 lb-ft
BentleyContinental R6.7 i V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
2,450 kg
5,401 lb
BentleyContinental R6.7 i V8
2,610 kg
5,754 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 T6.8 i V8
273 km/h
170 mph
BentleyContinental R6.7 i V8
249 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V85.9 s
BentleyContinental R6.7 i V86.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8 and Bentley Continental R 6.7 i V8: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
BentleyContinental R6.7 i V8
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
426 hp
318 kW
5.9 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BentleyContinental R6.7 i V8
408 hp
304 kW
6.4 s
249 km/h
155 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 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
BentleyContinental R6.7 i V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Length
5,240 mm
206.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBentleyContinental T6.8 i V8BentleyContinental R6.7 i V8
Power
426 hp
318 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
875 Nm
645 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.4 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
2,450 kg
5,401 lb
2,610 kg
5,754 lb
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Length
5,240 mm
206.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 3 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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