2012 Audi S8 vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, both 2012 Audi S8 and 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports 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 Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP) has 108 more horse power than 2012 Audi S8. (513 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports 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 Supersports (800 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi S8. (650 Nm). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi S8 | 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | S8 | Continental Supersports |
| 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 | 621 HP |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 329 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 3.7 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 | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1946 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 2746 mm |
