2012 Audi S8 vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur

To start off, both 2012 Audi S8 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 (552 HP) has 39 more horse power than 2012 Audi S8. (513 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi S8.

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, both vehicles can yield 650 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Audi S8 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Make Audi Bentley
Model S8 Continental Flying Spur
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4000 cc 5998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V W
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 513 HP 552 HP
Torque 650 Nm 650 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5131 mm 5291 mm
Vehicle Width 1948 mm 1976 mm
Wheelbase Size 2992 mm 2746 mm


 

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