2007 Audi S6 vs. 2003 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2007 Audi S6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2003 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 690 kg more than 2007 Audi S6.
Because 2007 Audi S6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi S6 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi S6. (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi S6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S6 | 2003 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | S6 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 876 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
