Used test: Aston Martin DB11 vs Bentley Continental GT
The Aston Martin DB11 and the Bentley Continental GT are fast, British and desirable, but which one makes more sense as a used buy? Read on to find out...
Our Verdict
They may be a couple of years old, but both of these cars will still look pretty good when parked up outside Harrods, or down at the Eden Roc hotel in Antibes, and they both make getting there fun too.
Even though the Bentley Continental GT has been replaced by a newer model, this 2016 version still feels like a suitably premium product. It rides well, offers huge performance in all types of weather and is a hushed cruiser. It’s a lovely car, but it does have the overall feel of an older model at the end of its life, and it’s let down by its blunt handling and woefully outdated infotainment system.
So, although it’s a close contest, the Aston Martin DB11 takes the win here. True, its sporting edge means there’s slightly more noise at a cruise, and there’s a firmer ride too, but its sharper handling and sonorous V12 engine help to make up for that. It’s a much better car to punt around those Alpine roads, where its lighter weight and extra agility make it more fun to drive. It’s arguably better looking, too, and it makes more financial sense, in that its slower depreciation will mean it should cost you less to run overall. It’s the more rounded choice.
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1st – Aston Martin DB11
For: Keener handling; better infotainment system; slower depreciation
Against: Too much road and wind noise; unsettled ride
Verdict: Agile, rapid and luxurious. One of the best Astons ever
4 out of 5 stars
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2nd – Bentley Continental GT
For: Supremely quiet; more comfortable ride; all-weather performance
Against: Ancient infotainment system; blunt handling
Verdict: Feels a little old, but still a hushed and comfortable coupé
3 out of 5 stars
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Specifications: Aston Martin DB11 5.2 V12
Engine size 5.2-litre petrol
List price when new £154,900
Price today £106,000
Power 600bhp
Torque 516lb ft
0-60mph 4.0sec
Top speed 200mph
Fuel economy 24.8mpg (NEDC average)
CO2 emissions 265g/km
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Specifications: Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12
Engine size 6.0-litre petrol
List price when new £168,900
Price today £100,000
Power 626bhp
Torque 605lb ft
0-60mph 4.0sec
Top speed 206mph
Fuel economy 19.3mpg (NEDC average)
CO2 emissions 338g/km
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Price today is based on a 2016 model with average mileage and full service history, correct at time of writing
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