2007 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A8 would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2007 Audi A8. (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A8.
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, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A8. (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi A8 | 2009 Bentley Continental GT | |
Make | Audi | Bentley |
Model | A8 | Continental GT |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 23.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 17.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |