2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2005 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (494 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Bentley Continental. (401 HP @ 2150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 151 kg more than 2005 Bentley Continental. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 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 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Bentley Continental. (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Bentley Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2005 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | Q7 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2605 kg | 2454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 18.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
