Acceleration

Continental GT	Class Average
9	9.5

GT only Continental available for testing so far. Fabulous, sooth power available immediately from a stop. Bentley claims the GT will reach 60 mph from a stop in 4.7 seconds, which feels credible to our editors. Shifts from the automatic transmission clearly felt, but are free from harshness.

Fuel Economy

Continental GT	Class Average
2	1.5

No opportunity to measure, but they EPA ratings for the GT and GTC are dismal. All Bentleys require premium-grade fuel.

Ride Quality

Continental GT	Class Average
9	6.5

Luxurious, but with sufficient firmness to maintain a sporty character. Not quite the perfect blend of ride and handling found in Mercedes-Benz's CL-Class coupes.

Steering/Handling/Braking

Continental GT	Class Average
8	8.5

Certainly sporty, but these big cruisers weigh a lot, and that heft is felt with every turn of the steering wheel. Excellent grip in aggressive cornering, and body lean is kept well in check. Powerful brakes have reassuringly firm pedal feel.

Quietness

Continental GT	Class Average
9	7

Womb-like silence broken only by occasional patter of huge tires over patchy pavement, and the engine's refined purr during acceleration. Wind noise nonexistent.

Controls

Continental GT	Class Average
9	9.5

Large, classy looking gauges easy to read at a glance. Bentley manages to group controls logically without resorting the the "one-knob" control systems that plague higher-end Audi, BMW, and Mercedes vehicles. Rich leather and furniture-quality wood line these Bentley's clubby cabins, though the overall richness is closely rivaled by CL-Class.

Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)

Continental GT	Class Average
8	7.5

Entry and exit complicated by low seating position. Once inside, these Bentleys coddle with large, supportive seats. Visibility over the long hood an issue for shorter drivers, while thick rear roof pillars seriously compromise visibility to the rear corners.

Room/Comfort (rear)

Continental GT	Class Average
3	2.5

Small adults will fit, but wont be very happy about it. Front seats power forward for surprisingly easy access, but small rear windows and low-set rear seat contribute to general sense of claustrophobia.

Cargo Room

Continental GT	Class Average
2	2

Small opening and smallish storage area mean packing lightly for weekend trips. In-cabin storage includes a modest center console, smallish door pockets, and a midsize glovebox.

Value within Class

Continental GT	Class Average
2	2

Bentley has found success selling cars priced between top-line Mercedes-Benz products, and below offerings from Rolls Royce and Maybach. And while these regal sportsters are a poor value by absolute standards, they make some sense as near-ultra-luxury cruisers--not that buyers in this class are looking for practical rationale. If Mercedes' outstanding CL-Class coupes seems a bit too common, these remarkable Brits maybe your cup of tea.

Total Score

Continental GT	Class Average
61	56.5

Scores for all Exotic Cars

Low Score		52
Average Score		56
High Score		61