2009 Audi RS6 vs. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, both 2009 Audi RS6 and 2009 Bentley Continental GTC were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,997 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC (592 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Audi RS6. (572 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi RS6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 557 kg more than 2009 Audi RS6. 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, 2009 Audi RS6 (650 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Bentley Continental GTC. (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Bentley Continental GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi RS6 | 2009 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | RS6 | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4991 cc | 5997 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 572 HP | 592 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 553 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
