2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2011 Audi R8
To start off, 2011 Audi R8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2011 Audi R8. (420 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi R8.
Because 2011 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Brooklands. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 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 Brooklands (1,050 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 620 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi R8. (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi R8. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 2011 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2011 Audi R8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 2011 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Bentley | Audi |
| Model | Brooklands | R8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 1050 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 90 L |
