2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q5. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q5.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 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 Arnage (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q5. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q5. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi Q5 has manual transmission. 2012 Audi Q5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Bentley | Audi |
| Model | Arnage | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
