2009 Audi S6 vs. 2006 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2009 Audi S6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2009 Audi S6. (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi S6.
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, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi S6. (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi S6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi S6 | 2006 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | S6 | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.9 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 17.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
