2007 Audi S8 vs. 2004 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2007 Audi S8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Bentley Arnage. (401 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Bentley Arnage.
Because 2007 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi S8. (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S8 | 2004 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | S8 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 20.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
