BMW M3 vs Bentley Continental GT
| Category | BMW M3 (F80) | Continental GT |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 431 / 425 | 635 / 626 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 550 / 406 | 900 / 664 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1602 / 3532 | 2275 / 5016 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 269 / 265 | 279 / 275 |
| Average price | €82,000 | €204,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 (F80) | Continental GT |
|---|---|---|
| Sachsenring | 1:37.09 | 1:38.65 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:11.90 | 1:14.30 |
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:24.00 | 0:23.80 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (F80) | Continental GT |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.1 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.6 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.5 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.1 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.0 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.5 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 11.8 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 13.3 s | 11.5 s |
| 1000 m | 22.1 s @ 242.6 kph | 20.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.8 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.5 s | 7.6 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 20.8 s | 17.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.6 s @ 98.8 mph | 8.0 s @ 102.5 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.0 s @ 119.3 mph | 11.5 s @ 123.0 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M3 (F80) | Continental GT |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 3.3 s | 2.9 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 4.4 s | 4.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.5 s | 3.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.2 s | 3.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 5.3 s | 5.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 7.6 s | 7.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 7.5 s | 6.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 9.2 s | 8.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 11.6 s | 10.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 19.4 s | 15.1 s |
| 70 - 90 kph | 2.2 s | 2.3 s |
| 70 - 100 kph | 2.7 s | 2.9 s |
| 70 - 120 kph | 4.0 s | 3.9 s |
| 70 - 130 kph | 4.7 s | 4.6 s |
| 70 - 140 kph | 5.4 s | 5.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 9.2 s | 8.2 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | BMW M3 (F80) | Continental GT |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (107 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 134 m (438 ft) | 140 m (459 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 30 m (99 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 46 m (150 ft) | 50 m (163 ft) |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (F80) | Continental GT |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 284 kph (176 mph) | 333 kph (207 mph) |
| 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 13.8 s | 12.3 s |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.72 g (7 m/s²) | 0.85 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 71.2 kph (44.2 mph) | 66.8 kph (41.5 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) | 9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.01 g (10 m/s²) | 0.99 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (F80) | Continental GT |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 96 |
| Straight line speed | 75 | 100 |
| Overall | 92 | 100 |
Verdict
Continental GT is the fastest by considerable margin.
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