2008 Audi S5 vs. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, both 2008 Audi S5 and 2008 Bentley Continental GTC were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2008 Audi S5. (354 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi S5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 623 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 GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi S5. (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi S5. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC 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 GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Audi S5 | 2008 Bentley Continental GTC | |
Make | Audi | Bentley |
Model | S5 | Continental GTC |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 354 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 650 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 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2388 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |