The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental GTC V8 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. Aston Martin DBS Volante Touchtronic (09 - 12)
€ 187,100
€ 261,000
€ 187,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 261,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Bentley Continental GTC V8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 4.8 inches taller than the Aston Martin DBS Volante.
Bentley Continental GTC V8
Aston Martin DBS Volante
55.2
76.5
84.4
50.4
75
82.9
76.5 in
Width
75 in
84.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
55.2 in
Height
50.4 in
108.1
189.2
107.9
185.9
189.2 in
Length
185.9 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental GTC V8
Aston Martin DBS Volante
5445 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
1709 lb
31.38 %
General
Bentley Continental GTC V8
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Continental
Generation
VH1
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Continental GTC V8
Aston Martin DBS Volante
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW V8
Engine Series
CMMC, CYCB
Engine Code
AM08
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
500 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
Bentley Continental GTC V8
500 hp
510 hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante
487 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Bentley Continental GTC V8
487 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Performance
Bentley Continental GTC V8
Aston Martin DBS Volante
187 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Continental GTC V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin DBS Volante
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10.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.33 lb/hp
Bentley Continental GTC V8
10.89 lb/hp
7.33 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental GTC V8
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Bentley Continental GTC V8
22 mpg
15 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Volante
15 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
513 mi
Range
313 mi
Bentley Continental GTC V8
513 mi
313 mi
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
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).
293.7 kWh
Bentley Continental GTC V8
206.5 kWh
293.7 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
591 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental GTC V8
Aston Martin DBS Volante
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
