2009 Audi A5 vs. 2008 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2009 Audi A5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2009 Audi A5. (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1690 kg more than 2009 Audi A5. 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 Arnage (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 2008 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | A5 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 6761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 96 L |
