2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2010 Audi S8
To start off, 2010 Audi S8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. 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 2010 Audi S8. (450 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1520 kg more than 2010 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 2010 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 2010 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2010 Audi S8 | |
Make | Bentley | Audi |
Model | Continental GT | S8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 5204 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 592 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |