2007 Audi R8 vs. 2007 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, both 2007 Audi R8 and 2007 Bentley Continental GT 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 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2007 Audi R8. (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi R8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 820 kg more than 2007 Audi R8. 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, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi R8. (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi R8. 2007 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2007 Audi R8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi R8 | 2007 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | R8 | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 301 km/hour | 313 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 17.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
