2008 Audi S6 vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi S6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi S6 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2008 Audi S6. (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi S6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 710 kg more than 2008 Audi S6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi S6. (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi S6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S6 | 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | S6 | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1387 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 90 L |
