2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2007 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2007 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2009 Audi Q7. (322 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2007 Bentley Continental GT.
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 Audi Q7 (760 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Bentley Continental GT. (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Bentley Continental GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2007 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | Q7 | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4132 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 313 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 17.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
