2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2011 Audi A6
To start off, 2011 Audi A6 is newer by 2 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 292 more horse power than 2011 Audi A6. (300 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 765 kg more than 2011 Audi A6. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A6. (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2011 Audi A6 | |
Make | Bentley | Audi |
Model | Continental GT | A6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 592 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
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 | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1478 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2842 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |