2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Bentley Arnage
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Bentley Arnage were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1655 kg more than 2009 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 2009 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | A6 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 19.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 96 L |
