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Bentley Continental Convertible vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (549 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (212,200 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Continental Convertible or McLaren GT Series?

Bentley Continental Convertible vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Bentley Continental Convertible

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McLaren GT Series

  • visibly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Continental Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

McLaren GT Series is visibly cheaper – starting at 175,700 £ , while the Bentley Continental Convertible costs 212,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,514 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren GT Series uses 11.9 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Bentley Continental Convertible with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

GT Series

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the McLaren GT Series offers somewhat more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 549 HP. That’s roughly 86 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Bentley Continental Convertible takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Continental Convertible delivers moderately more torque with 770 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Bentley Continental Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is significantly lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 815 kg.

Looking at boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers clearly more boot space – 420 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The McLaren GT Series is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

£175,714
GT Series

McLaren GT Series

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 11.9 L/100km
Bentley Continental Convertible
McLaren GT Series

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Bentley Continental Convertible

The Bentley Continental GTC is the ultimate cruising companion, wrapping you in hand-stitched leather and hushed luxury while the roof folds away for sun-drenched grand tours. It’s impossibly accomplished — poised and surprisingly playful for its size — delivering an effortless presence that turns every motorway into a first-class runway.

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McLaren GT Series

The McLaren GT takes the supercar blueprint and stretches it into a grand tourer, marrying thrilling pace with genuine long-distance comfort and a cabin that’s actually liveable. If you crave weekend escape capability without surrendering driver engagement, this is the car to consider — though it does attract a fair share of admiring glances.

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Bentley Continental Convertible
McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
212,200 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
275 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
4,850 mm
Length
-
Width
1,964 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
1,399 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
549 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
318 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
770 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
404 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2019
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Bentley
Brand
McLaren
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