2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Bentley Continental GTC were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,996 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 780 kg more than 2009 Audi A4. 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, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (500 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2009 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | A4 | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 312 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 17.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
