2012 Audi A8 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Audi A8 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 2012 Audi A8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A8.
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, 2013 Bentley Continental (750 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A8. (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A8 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | A8 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 602 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5136 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 3065 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
