The Comparative Analysis :

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

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

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

Vehicle Dimensions

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

Vehicle Weight

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

General

Continental GT W12
Continental GT V8
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

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

Performance

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

167 ft
0.000 sec

Continental GT W12

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Continental GT V8

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Continental GT W12
Continental GT V8
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Continental GT W12
19 mpg
22 mpg
Continental GT V8
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
528 mi
Continental GT W12
459 mi
528 mi
Continental GT V8
Environmental Impact
231.1 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).
200.8 kWh
Continental GT W12
231.1 kWh
200.8 kWh
Continental GT V8
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
496 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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