2011 Bentley Continental Supersports vs. 2012 Audi R8
To start off, 2012 Audi R8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports 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 61 more horse power than 2012 Audi R8. (560 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi R8.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi R8. (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports | 2012 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Bentley | Audi |
| Model | Continental Supersports | R8 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 621 HP | 560 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1946 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1379 mm | 1267 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
