2008 Audi S5 vs. 2008 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, both 2008 Audi S5 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 287 more horse power than 2008 Audi S5. (354 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi S5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 618 kg more than 2008 Audi S5. 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 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi S5. (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi S5. 2008 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2008 Audi S5 has manual transmission. 2008 Audi S5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Audi S5 | 2008 Bentley Continental GT | |
Make | Audi | Bentley |
Model | S5 | Continental GT |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 354 HP | 641 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 780 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 329 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2388 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |