2011 Bentley Continental Supersports vs. 2008 Audi A4
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi A4 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 811 kg more than 2008 Audi A4. 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, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports | 2008 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Bentley | Audi |
| Model | Continental Supersports | A4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 621 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2241 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1946 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1379 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
