Bentley Continental GT vs BMW M8

How does the Bentley Continental GT stack up against the BMW M8? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Bentley Continental GTBentley Continental GT
vs
BMW M8BMW M8
SpecBentley Continental GTBMW M8
Horsepower (max)771 hp617 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.2 s3.2 s
Top speed335 km/h305 km/h
Variants21
Body styleFront-engine grand tourerPerformance grand tourer
Generation4th-genF92 / F93
Production2024 – present2019 – present
Length4,895 mm4,867 mm
Width1,957 mm1,907 mm
Height1,404 mm1,362 mm
Wheelbase2,851 mm2,827 mm

Bentley Continental GT vs BMW M8: common questions

Is the Bentley Continental GT or BMW M8 faster?
Both the Bentley Continental GT and BMW M8 hit 0-60 mph in about 3s (0-100 km/h in 3.2s).
Which has more horsepower, the Bentley Continental GT or the BMW M8?
The Bentley Continental GT makes more power: 771 hp (575 kW) versus 617 hp (460 kW) for the BMW M8.
Is the Bentley Continental GT or BMW M8 faster on top speed?
The Bentley Continental GT has the higher top speed at 208 mph (335 km/h), versus 190 mph (305 km/h) for the BMW M8.
What is the main difference between the Bentley Continental GT and the BMW M8?
The Bentley Continental GT is a front-engine grand tourer, while the BMW M8 is a performance grand tourer. That difference in body style drives most of the others.