2008 Audi A8 vs. 2008 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, both 2008 Audi A8 and 2008 Bentley Continental GT were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 2008 Audi A8. (231 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 558 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (780 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A8. (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A8 | 2008 Bentley Continental GT | |
Make | Audi | Bentley |
Model | A8 | Continental GT |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 641 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 780 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 329 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 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 | 1830 kg | 2388 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 | 8.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |