Bentley Continental GT Speed
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LEXUS LC 500h
The imposing Continental GT
Continental GT Speed
Lexus LC 500h
Continental GT Speed
Lexus LC 500h
The Continental GT has evolved over four generations as a symbol of the new Bentley under Volkswagen. The latest generation, released in 2024, replaces the 6.0-liter W12 twin-turbo engine with a newly developed 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbo PHEV “Ultra Performance Hybrid.”
The Lexus flagship coupe “LC,” which we chose as the comparison model this time, debuted in 2016 and, like the Continental GT, is available in coupe and convertible versions. The lineup includes the 4.0-liter V8 turbo “LC500” and the hybrid “LC500h,” which combines a 3.5-liter V6 with two motors.
The Continental GT Speed is 125mm longer and 46mm wider, but the wheelbase of the LC500h with its short overhangs is 19mm longer. The Continental GT Speed, with its larger body and high-capacity lithium-ion battery, is 459kg heavier.
Bentley Continental GT Speed
Body size = Length 4895 x Width 1966 x Height 1397 mm
Wheelbase = 2851 mm
Vehicle weight = 2459 kg
Tire size = 275/35ZR20
Lexus LC 500h
Body size = Length 4770 x Width 1920 x Height 1345 mm
Wheelbase = 2870 mm
Vehicle weight = 2000 kg
Tire size = 245/40R21 (front), 275/35R21 (rear)
The latest plug-in hybrid boasts big power
Continental GT Speed
Lexus LC 500h
Continental GT Speed
Lexus LC 500h
The Continental GT Speed is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system that combines a 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbo engine with a highly efficient motor. The system produces a maximum output of 782 PS and a maximum torque of 1000 Nm.
The Lexus LC500h’s “Multi-Stage Hybrid System” supports a 3.5-liter V6 engine with a motor, achieving a maximum system output of 359 PS and excellent fuel economy. In terms of performance, the latest Continental GT Speed is overwhelming, with a top speed of 85 km/h and 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 1.5 seconds.
Bentley Continental GT Speed
Engine type = V8 twin turbo + hybrid
Displacement = 3996cc
Maximum power = 600PS / 6000rpm
Maximum torque = 800Nm / 2000-4500rpm
Maximum system power = 782PS
Maximum system torque = 1000Nm
Transmission = 8-speed DCT
Drive system = AWD
Maximum speed = 335km/h
0-100km/h acceleration = 3.2 seconds
Lexus LC 500h
Engine type = V6 + 2 motor hybrid
Displacement = 3456cc
Maximum output = 299PS / 6600rpm
Maximum torque = 356Nm / 5100rpm
Motor output = 180PS
Motor torque = 300Nm
Transmission = CVT
Drive system = RWD
Top speed = 250km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100km/h = 4.7 seconds
The LC500h has been refined over a long period of time
Continental GT Speed
Lexus LC 500h
Continental GT Speed
Lexus LC 500h
The interior of the Continental GT Speed, which combines the tradition of craftsmanship with modernity, boasts the finest quality and epitomizes the pinnacle of British luxury. The instrument panel features a rotating 12.3-inch display, and the door panels are covered in 3D diamond leather with a superior tactile feel. The Lexus LC500h combines a TFT LCD meter with a 12.3-inch touch display. Compared to the Continental GT Speed, it has an atmosphere of a generation earlier.
The Lexus LC500h is equipped with a strong hybrid that does not require charging, while the Continental GT Speed is a plug-in hybrid with an EV mode. Although they are both hybrids, their characteristics are very different. Although the Lexus LC500h has been carefully refined, it has been nine years since its debut, and compared to the latest Continental GT Speed, it is undeniably outdated.
Considering the ultimate luxury that Bentley has cultivated over its 100-year history and the introduction of a newly developed ultra-performance hybrid, is the price difference of more than double the price justifiable? However, with Lexus revamping its lineup, it looks like it won’t be long before you can purchase a new Japanese-made personal coupe that meets all your needs.
