2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 4 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 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (500 HP) has 292 more horse power than 2013 Audi A5. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 750 kg more than 2013 Audi A5. 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 Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A5. (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 2013 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Bentley | Audi |
| Model | Arnage | A5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4626 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1383 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
