2012 Audi S5 vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, both 2012 Audi S5 and 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2012 Audi S5. (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi S5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 570 kg more than 2012 Audi S5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi S5. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi S5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi S5 | 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | S5 | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1382 mm | 1387 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
