2001 Audi A8 vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A8 would be higher. Both 2001 Audi A8 and 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports are equipped with a 5,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 2001 Audi A8. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 261 kg more than 2001 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A8. (380 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A8 | 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | A8 | Continental Supersports |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | W | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 329 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 90 L |
