2012 Audi S8 vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, both 2012 Audi S8 and 2012 Bentley Continental GT 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 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP) has 54 more horse power than 2012 Audi S8. (513 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi S8. (650 Nm). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi S8.
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2012 Audi S8 | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
Make | Audi | Bentley |
Model | S8 | Continental GT |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
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 | 567 HP |
Torque | 650 Nm | 700 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1943 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 2746 mm |