2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Bentley Azure. (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Bentley Azure.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 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 Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A8. (627 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Azure | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Bentley | Audi |
| Model | Azure | A8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 627 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5268 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3122 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 90 L |
