Bentley Continental GT vs Aston Martin DB11 AMR | Two great GT cars reviewed | Autocar
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- The Bentley Continental GT is absolutely one of Autocar's favourite big GT cars. It's comfortable, elegant, fast, refined, luxurious and enjoyable.
But, then, the Aston Martin DB11 AMR is another of our favourite GT cars. It's comfortable, elegant, fast ... well, you get the idea.
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So we brought the two together, because their vital statistics are incredibly closely matched. These 2+2 GT cars each have 12 cylinder engines, making more than 600bhp, they have very similar performance numbers and they're quite similarly priced, at over £160,000 here in the UK.
But which will our testers, Matt Prior and Mauro Calo, prefer? The extremely luxurious Bentley, or the slightly more sporting Aston Martin?
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@@ravi201060 no you are not you are Indian or something that's why you don't understand. Australians have no trouble whatsoever listening to British accent
I love Aston, but Bentley just nailded this Continental
except for the awful tail lights
well at least brexit make those car alot cheap to import...
Both Bently tail light and Aston front looks AWESOME.
Lucas Franca I prefer the flying instead
I feel like Aston Martin lacks a bit of presence as they’re quite small but as sporty looking as other smaller cars like a Porsche, Lambo, Ferrari etc. But the Bentley is Big and Bulky which gives it a powerful, dominating presence. The Aston Martin DBS superleggera would’ve been the better competitor in this video, that’s a car with real presence & very eye-catching too
Exterior- Aston
Interior- Bentley
Engine - Ferrari
@PUPPY ASSOCIATION Of DHOLAKPUR trivago
Does dragon ball fusion dance😂
Great video guys. That Bentley just looks such a special place to be.
Center console is a bit disappointing in the Aston, no? Rest of the car is great. Tough to compare it with the Conti interior, which is totally gorgeous.
Yeah interior in Aston looks very outdated.
can't agree more.
Aston Martin's are nice, but they are overly expensive for what you get. Exterior, mostly beautiful, but interior is terribly boring, outdated and bad quality.
Why can't rich people just buy from other car manufacturers until Aston Martin decides to stop being greedy and fix their 2005 interiors.
Plus aston got rid of the cool factor in that crystal key. Very upset they did that
Really can’t decide between these two.
Luckily for me, I only have to decide between buying chicken drumsticks or chicken breasts.
I go for drumsticks every time coz they’re 2 pounds cheaper at Tesco.
Being a drummer I only have to buy drumsticks.
I don't like the last gen Merc interior in the Aston, the Bentley is next level
That ruins the car
Did either of them mention the back seat practicality or the boot space, these are "GT" cars!
Malcolm C Bentley is the better daily, Porsche GT3 RS for some real fun.
Back seats for those with legs amputated from the knees up only, certainly would be a bastard for anyone with a bad back... Better do away with the seats and reconfigure as a true luggage space.
Malcolm C “And the Oscar goes to”.... 911. I travelled 1+1 with two huge cases on the folding back seats from Berlin to south of France in 911 Cabrio without any problems and in relative comfort
Back seat practicality in a GT. 😂
Have to say this has been one of the best car vs car reviews I've seen. I genuinely feel like a fly on the wall listening to two mates giving their opinions without playing up for the camera. Love it and hope it becomes a reoccurring format!
This is a good video format, having 2 guys in the car talkin about it is much better than 1 spewing out facts and opinions.
I want to see the various aspects of the car, not the same shot of 2 petrolheads constantly agreeing with each other. Very dull viewing
same autocar makes god-awful video reviews, so boring to watch.
Loved the format, two very knowledgable blokes chatting away I almost felt like an intruder earwigging someone’s private conversation 👍
I’m seriously worried about Aston. Their interiors are just not up to it.
D 13 I just cannot understand... They design a beautiful exterior and then....got tired??? How, on Earth, they could spoilt such a marvelous car with Merc outdated 10 years ago console..((((((
If you think about typical car development cycles, manufacturers time their facelifts to extend a generation's life. I have a theory that Aston have intentionally held back a lovely new interior because they are going to facelift their cars and release it alongside that, meaning a lot of Aston owners will be trading their current ugly interiors in for fresh, modern ones.
At least I hope so anyway, as it's the only reason I can find as to justify that decade-old interior.
I agree. I love Aston's and my dad owned a a DB7 once.
How can the Aston even compare to the Bentley. This new Continental is a masterpiece.
I used to own the last gen v8 continental, it was a wonderful piece of art as well.
The interior of the Bentley is in a different league altogether than the Aston...I mean who thinks to put luminous lime/yellow stripes with a tan colour interior?
you know you cana change that dont you ?
EXACTLY
They must have got the worst spec DB11 I've ever seen to compare
You guys working as a team is 🔥 Y'all should do it more often!
Aston Martin should have kept the instrument clusters from the DB9 generation. It was brushed stainless steel, aluminium and glassy details everywhere, just like a luxury watch, it looked crafted. Now every single car has a stupid lcd, led, tft whatever ipad on the console. Everything from VW Polos, A-Classes, Bimmers, the new Supra... Designers should take a look on how Singer design makes their clocks. That's a clock, not these fuckin ipads. And it also flips me off that Mercedes bought Aston and they keep degrading their cars in order to ensure they won't get in the way of the Merc's sales numbers... Aston Martin should be on better hands, it is too much of a treasure to be treated like that... just throw whatever outdated party piece they have on our dusty shelves right? Motherf$%rs.
XD
Thumbs up from me for the Matt and Mario combo. Works really well 👍
Mauro
@@philwilkins3976 he's super though 🕶️
Bentley for me. If I wanted a luxurious GT capable of any weather, it's the Bentley.
If I want an exciting GT that's dynamic, and fun. I'd get a AMG GTS, or a Ferrari 812, or even the DB11. The AMR version, I see very little up side. That kind of power with that kind of turbo engine, will be mundane at road speeds anyways. The Bentley is REALLY nice.
DB11 sounds way louder on the inside!
That's a huge step down for a GT car... where you might want to travel for many, many hours...
Interior noise on video is a tough thing to measure. Could just be from the a/c fans 🤷♂️
Please keep these films coming really enjoy watching these two
When I think about Bentley I imagine a rapper, when I think about Aston Martin I imagine James Bond. That pretty much sums it up.
You're saying is Bentley is for black people and Aston Martin for white people?
Yes but actually no.
Didn't even watch. Bentley is clear winner.
Dumbass*
looser mentality
Bentley Continental GT all day. DB11 interior looks 1999 with all that hide, lacking modern materials and imagination
No question, Bentley over the Aston, any day of the week.
no way. Aston all day
Bentley any day of the week. No brainer.
@@lmaoukiddin680 if you’re a passenger yes, if you’re a driver the Aston
Couple of things spring to mind:
Surely the DBS Superleggera is more comparable to the Bentley than the AMR?
Secondly - why compare two cars as Grand Tourers and then make the choice for the less comfortable, lower tech, shorter range, less practical, less luxurious car - because it will (may) be better on the track at the end?
It seems a little contrived.
Dave F exactly. I’ve been in both and the Aston feels bargain basement in comparison. Let’s be honest, you’re never going to do a trackday in either, in which case the Bentley is the better bet. If you’re going to do a trackday then have a proper supercar or sports car.
Why.. They're both GTs. The DBS Sl is a closer competitor to the 812SF or the CTC4L.
DB11 AMR is more closer to the Conti GTS but that's not out yet. The standard DB11 competes with the Conti.
The Conti SS would be a better fit for the DBS Sl but it doesn't exist yet either. 🤷
you know you are early, when 360p is your only option...
The aston interior looks like a kid's toy
Love the reluctant way Matt talks about subscribing to the channel or encouraging to watch the next videos LOL 🤣 Great, comprehensive review of both cars 👌👌
This is not a review and more a conversation. I LOVE IT! A lot of reviews today, talk about gimicky features that are not practical in real life. This is informative to how it would actually perform in real life 👏🏽
007 had a Bentley first and later received the Aston Martin...
Bentley is the only real GT!!!
Really like the two-person format, great review guys
For the person who can afford this kind of GT car, the Bentley is the more likely choice. More comfortable, way more luxurious interior, 4WD security, better build quality.
Build quality is comparable. Fit and finish is better in the Bentley.
Agreed. The Bentley is great at luxury but falls a bit short on dynamics. The Aston in white with maybe a red or blue inteior is a stunner and the better all around car.
This bentley is way better at least this time
The 2020 Bentley flying spur in storm noir guise looks phenomenal and I can't wait to see it being tested
Great format with these 2, really good watching cheers
Loving this new series with Matt and Mauro. I'd have the Bentley because I just love the interior. It has the wow factor which the Aston sadly doesn't have. Okay, it's not as sporty to drive as the DB11 but I'm ready to sacrifice a bit of that for more comfort for day-to-day use.
I'm looking forward to the Speed version and the dynamic changes it will bring.
Yes!
I agree the Bentley has a great interior but the reliability is downright horrible. Sold mine 3 weeks ago...
And a Aston is renowned as reliable car?
Four minutes in & we’re still looking at two guys in seats talking. Compared to other channels, production values & the visual aesthetic aren’t great.
Always found Bentleys a bit.... tasteless? Maybe it's the people that buy them which tarnishes the image.
Absolutely. And 4 times as many Bentley's as Aston DB11s. So Aston much rarer.
If I were to pick a GT car (and have the money) for the purpose of touring, I think AWD would be a necessity. Snow, gravel, and rain are all parts of touring. Is an S63 coupe an option?
The DB11 had lot of rumbling noise inside the cabin, over Continental. Continental was far more silent. This is the 1st time i get to see the interior of these cars back to back and it makes me realize that one looks like modernized victorian palace ie everything looks bejeweled on the surface but deep down its highly modern. And the other one looks like a budget Hotel that's been given a Budget facelift to look like a 5-star hotel.
Once you hear that tappety noise in the Bentley you can't not hear it.Thanks
I agree
I agree
Bentley really perfected the art of driving and comfort with this new GT. It’s amazing. Aston is nice but not in the same class when it comes to fit and finish. Both great cars in their own right but Bentley wins hands down given the similar price point.
GT.
Grand Tourer,eating up the miles in utter luxury
Bentley for the win for me, Aston martin being my favorite car brand
Aston all the way but at that price point I'm going black on black DSB. You guys need to give that a go for sure.
OMG them yellow stripes in the Aston WTF......
Ugly af
You do realize the stripes are optional? (you can have the interior customized to your liking)
That guy keeps interrupting Ser Davos. :D
The new Conti GT’s interior is incredible. I think it even takes the cake from the new Rolls Royce Phantom
Gosh i give u a medal for mumbling.couldnt hear a word you said.
Bentley is the better car here
You can cross continents
In almost rolls Royce comfort..
GTs are not all about comfort, if you want comfort just take an S Class. GTs are meant to be fast, luxurious, comfortable, practical yet agile at the same time with reasonable fuel economy when driven reasonably.
@@aryapradhanad186 You are wrong... they are about comfort, just not the main thing like quality and luxury. Like he said, It's got to be a good drivers car for long trips, comfort is empirical.
So you pick a sport car over a GT luxury car, that's fine, but when the video is about " everything is not as good, if not the dynamics " and at the end you pick the Aston because you want to drive it sideway, well that is not really what you are suppose to look in this kind of car, you can prefer the Aston, for sure, but a customer with the wallet and driving capabilities adapted, is not going to think like this ... If you do not need the unique design, the luxury, the comfort, the quality, you just go and buy a Vantage, that's my point, the list of excuses has no place there ...
the aston martin interior is so underwhelming...
I like the video but I would enjoy it more of a car review with driving shots not just what is essentially a podcast. Not a negative comment! Just want more driving!
I like the video. I like their chats but we all know as middle-aged motoring journalists at Autocar their careers would be over if they had chosen the Bentley over the Aston. Everyone below the line seems to say Bentley. Yes perhaps if you're driving to Portomao you might get the Aston but for real life the Bentley is far better car.
I've always loved Aston... but here, the poor DB11 is just out gunned in every detail on every level. The DB11 looks bang up to date until the new BCGT came out, suddenly it aged a whole decade with no warning!
The Bentley Supersports will be more driver focused and should be compared to the AMR. Is this Astons second or third attempt to get the DB11 to be even close to comparable to the Bentley?
Subscribed. Manic manic manic Aston Martin here. And this Bentley.....just....i'm the kind of person to get an Aston over a Lambo, but this Bentley, by God, is pure genius.
you just cant! compare Bentley interior with Aston ...not in the same legue! ....aston is old benz mmi system ...
I like this Calo guy, his enthusiasm works well with Matt.
Great vid guys, sort of down the pub type chat, but in the actual cars with useful comparisons and I love the “its your money” bit. More of this please AC. The two presenters thing works better than the single one I think, add in a bit more banter it will be spot-on :-)
great vid these pair are good together
Bruh wtf was that Aston Martin interior i died laughing
Apples and oranges. No one will find themselves tossing a coin over this choice. Two different animals. Two different audiences.
Very enjoyable review - good team. Would have been fun with a track session added.
Those yellow stripes Inside the Aston Martin need to go
Im not a fan of the DB11 rather the DBS but damn this AMR looks hella beautiful and its sounds much nicer than the Bentley from what im hearing on my speaker as Matt drives it haha.
Take nothing away from the Bentley though that thing is sheer class especially the orange flame
Feels like you guys were forced not to say anything bad about the DB11 interior
Enjoying this series with the two presenters 👍🏻
AMR - meaning Aston Martin Racing. So yeah not as comfortable as the Bentley for this reason.
I think the Aston Martin is a lovely car and has a signature look and sound. But for me, the Bentley has enough power, but all the luxury, class, and performance I need for a long distance, comfortable cruiser (aka a GT car). Great review though guys. Just a couple of mates talking about cars!!
Aston Martin all the way. In the future Aston Martin for their GT should follow Vallhala for their intertiment/mobile phone and interior.
Matt Prior gets to review the greatest cars on the planet and he still can't manage to crack a smile. Has he got a resting sad face in other facets of life as well? Or is his lack of energy reserved for Autocar viewers only?
How many miles on a full tank will
1. a diesel Range Rover do?
2. Bentley
3. Aston Martin
4. Disel land cruiser ?
On average ? Take their best models?
If I didn’t like bond, I’d go for the Bentley all the way. But there is something super attractive about Aston Martin being associated with bond that I can’t get over with.
Aston Martin DB11 for me
Bentley is the car that says you've arrived.
Good video. If I were the producer (Im not) I would ask the reviewers not to be dressed in a t-shirt, distressed jeans to review luxury GTs...
Easy choice, I’d take the Bentley GT convertible!
Bentley is more expensively inside & even in the front head light with a diamond shape inside. Inside the aston you can see some plastics around the infotainment screen & the hand blinker & air vents which is a shame. When you get inside to the bentley you can smell the aristocratic of bentley. the gearbox in the Bentley is dual clutch "ZF" like in Porsche. Its quicker & expensive. They didn't do any discount for themself in any little thing. Its the only 100% EXCLUSIVE GT car in the world. that's the way you should look on this master pics.
360p?!
What year is it ?
The whole fit & finish of the Bentley is superior IMO and is the true GT
Jesus christ, can you finish one sentence without saying "yeah" all the time?
very good review guys!! Loved it.
How about a drag race? I am sure people are interested in that too
The new McLaren GT is my pick over the DB11 V8 hands down.
Mine too.
Only hoping that it comes with a big tank so that I won't have to "live" at the petrol station.
Take a shot every time he says “yeah”
Those ridiculous luminous yellow stripes inside the Aston ruin any chances the vehicle had of being 'classy'. WTF were they thinking?
That's Astons problem - they neither don't know what they are nor where they want to be in future. Their head says "We are a Ferrari competitor", but their cars are - for me - question marks on wheels, with quite ugly interior.
In all the Continental reviews, you can see that chrome pinstripe on the fascia isn't matching the part with the rotating display two backsides (plain and gauges). I didn't choose this option because I've seen one review before and I just don't like a chrome stripe on the wood veneer. That mismatch would drive me insane. It's one thing when the wood pattern doesn't match for 100%, because it's just impossible when there are two wooden backsides, but that gap in he chrome stripe...
DB 11 AMR!
The Bentley is a far more refined and better quality sports car experience. The difference between Bentley and Aston Martin is simply this - Bentley (Caviar) - Astin Martin (Tuna Fish). The New Bentley Continental GT was created with Porsche sports heritage hence the double coupling transmission. A more luxurious and refined Porsche Panamara both exquisite sport machines.
Who’s the Essex wide boy??
A decent review, no bullcrap.
Nice video.
Like these types of comparisons.
The dude with hair interrupts the bald dude quite a few times throughout the video, i think he should let other hosts speak their piece too. He needs to be bit slow to match the rhythm of the video
I would take the Bentley continental gt a grand tourer and the Aston Martin vantage as a v12 sports car!
Aston Martin has a bit better exterior, Bentley's got an interior that absolutely humiliates that of Aston Martin's
It's been a while since the last time i watched a briliant review like this.
360p???????