2009 Audi R8 vs. 2009 Bentley Azure

To start off, both 2009 Audi R8 and 2009 Bentley Azure were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Azure. (493 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Bentley Azure.

Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 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 Azure (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi R8. (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi R8. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi R8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi R8 2009 Bentley Azure
Make Audi Bentley
Model R8 Azure
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 5204 cc 6761 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 518 HP 493 HP
Engine RPM 8000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 530 Nm 738 Nm
Torque RPM 6500 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 12.5:1 7.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 311 km/hour 288 km/hour
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5410 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 3120 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 96 L


 

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