2016 Bentley Continental GT

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Rating8.1
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$198,500 - $263,400
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 9, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Behemoth engine supply uncluttered power

Gas guzzling powertrain

No significant changes

No cap on the customization options

Old tech system

The beautiful exterior design language

Specs & Features

$239,400

price

626 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

605 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

6.0L 12cyl AWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize coupe segment, the 2016 Bentley Continental GT Speed Coupe is a direct competitor to the Rolls-Royce Wraith Coupe which is the biggest rival in terms of dimensions. Meanwhile, the Ferrari F12berlinetta coupe is the most expensive and has the leading horsepower figure among the bunch. Furthermore, the Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65 Coupe is also a potential rival with the highest torque output. With standalone trim, the Continental GT Speed starts off at an MSRP of $239,400. It is offered with a 6.0L Twin-Turbo W12 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, producing 626 horsepower and 605 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Continental GT Speed manages a 0-60 of 4.0 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 15 MPG. 

Buying Advice

The list of options is long. For starters, you can consider the adaptive cruise control, a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats with massaging function, and a 6-disc CD changer in the glovebox. It’s quite plain sailing that buyers get a ton of options for customization with the Continental GT Speed Coupe. 

Trims

    Speed
    $198,500 onwards
    • Engine: 6.0L 12cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 626 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 605 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 15 mpg
    Speed S
    $210,700 onwards
    • Engine: 4.0L 8cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 521 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 502 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.3 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg
    Base
    $214,600 onwards
    • 20-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    S
    $231,800 onwards
    • Engine: 4.0L 8cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 521 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 502 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.3 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 17 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$198,500- $263,400

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.1

Horsepower

626 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

605 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

Capacity

4

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Gasoline

8.66

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

8.32

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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509 lb.-ft.

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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2016 Bentley Continental GT vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.3 sec-206 mph
    2.7 sec10.6 sec-
    2.7 sec10.5 sec205 mph
    2.9 sec10.8 sec211 mph
    2.9 sec11.2 sec-
    3.1 sec11.4 sec-

    2016 Bentley Continental GT vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      15 mpg25 mpg19 mpg24 gal.360/600 mi.
      20 mpg31 mpg24 mpg18.5 gal.370/573.5 mi.
      20 mpg27 mpg22 mpg16.9 gal.321.1/456.3 mi.
      16 mpg29 mpg21 mpg18.5 gal.314.5/536.5 mi.
      17 mpg24 mpg20 mpg18 gal.304.3/429.6 mi.
      16 mpg22 mpg19 mpg19.5 gal.312/429 mi.

      2016 Bentley Continental GT vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        189.3 in.76.7 in.55.2 in.6 in.108 in.
        2016 BMW M6

        Ranked #1

        192.8 in.74.8 in.54.1 in.4.2 in.112.2 in.
        192.8 in.74.6 in.53.9 in.4.9 in.112.4 in.
        192.2 in.75.4 in.53.3 in.4 in.115.8 in.
        188.2 in.79.9 in.44.7 in.4.1 in.106.3 in.

        2016 Aston Martin DB9

        Ranked #5

        185.8 in.74 in.50.5 in.4 in.107.9 in.

        2016 Bentley Continental GT vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          12.6 cu.ft.89 cu.ft.12.6 cu.ft.
          8.8 cu.ft.79 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.
          17.7 cu.ft.93.5 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.
          8.1 cu.ft.76.5 cu.ft.8.1 cu.ft.
          2016 BMW M6

          Ranked #3

          13 cu.ft.87 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.
          4.1 cu.ft.-13.2 cu.ft.

          2016 Bentley Continental GT vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            50.3 cu.ft.12.6 cu.ft.12.6 cu.ft.67 ft.
            69 cu.ft.5.3 cu.ft.69 cu.ft.-
            62.2 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.-
            14.7 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.-
            16.7 cu.ft.4.1 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.-
            14.3 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.-

            2016 Bentley Continental GT vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              948 lbs.5060 lbs.
              672 lbs.4085 lbs.
              772 lbs.4001 lbs.
              -3549 lbs.
              -3524 lbs.
              -4145 lbs.

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