2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Audi A6
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Arnage and 2008 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 695 kg more than 2008 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 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, 2008 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6. (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6.
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2008 Bentley Arnage | 2008 Audi A6 | |
Make | Bentley | Audi |
Model | Arnage | A6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |