The Comparative Analysis :

Bentley Continental GT V8 Automatic (12 - 18) vs. Bentley Continental GT W12 4WD DCT (18 - ..)

€ 174,600
Bentley Continental GT V8 Automatic (12 - 18) Continental GT V8
€ 206,500
 Bentley Continental GT W12 4WD DCT (18 - ..) Continental GT W12
€ 174,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 206,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Continental GT V8 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Continental GT W12.
Continental GT V8
Continental GT W12
55.2
Blueprint Bentley Continental GT V8 Automatic (12 - 18)
76.7
84.5
55.3
Blueprint Bentley Continental GT W12 4WD DCT (18 - ..)
77.4
86.1
76.7 in
Width
77.4 in
84.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.1 in
55.2 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint Bentley Continental GT V8 Automatic (12 - 18)
108.1
189.3
Blueprint Bentley Continental GT W12 4WD DCT (18 - ..)
112.2
190.9
189.3 in
Length
190.9 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Continental GT V8
Continental GT W12
5225 lb
Curb Weight
4947 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
Bentley Continental GT V8 Automatic (12 - 18)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
5.32 %
Bentley Continental GT W12 4WD DCT (18 - ..)

General

Continental GT V8
Continental GT W12
Continental
Generation
Continental
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Continental GT V8
Continental GT W12
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
VW V8
Engine Series
VW W12
CMMC, CYCB
Engine Code
CVAC, DBDE
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
500 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
626 hp
at 6000 rpm
Continental GT V8
500 hp
626 hp
Continental GT W12
487 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Continental GT V8
487 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Continental GT W12

Performance

Continental GT V8
Continental GT W12
190 mph
Maximum Speed
207 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Continental GT V8

62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

Continental GT W12

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10.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.9 lb/hp
Continental GT V8
10.45 lb/hp
7.9 lb/hp
Continental GT W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Continental GT V8
Continental GT W12
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Continental GT V8
22 mpg
19 mpg
Continental GT W12
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
528 mi
Range
459 mi
Continental GT V8
528 mi
459 mi
Continental GT W12
Environmental Impact
200.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
231.1 kWh
Continental GT V8
200.8 kWh
231.1 kWh
Continental GT W12
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Continental GT V8
Continental GT W12
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1038 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data