2007 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, both 2007 Audi A8 and 2007 Bentley Continental GTC were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2007 Audi A8. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 699 kg more than 2007 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A8. (360 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A8 | 2007 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | A8 | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3697 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 2475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 17.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
