2009 Audi S8 vs. 2009 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, both 2009 Audi S8 and 2009 Bentley Continental GT were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,996 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (592 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2009 Audi S8. (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1520 kg more than 2009 Audi S8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Continental GT (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi S8. (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi S8 | 2009 Bentley Continental GT | |
Make | Audi | Bentley |
Model | S8 | Continental GT |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 5996 cc |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 592 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 553 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |