2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 Audi R8
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2006 Bentley Arnage. (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1006 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi R8. (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Arnage | 2009 Audi R8 | |
Make | Bentley | Audi |
Model | Arnage | R8 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 316 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2586 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |