The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. Bentley Flying Spur W12 Automatic (13 - ..)
€ 70,000

€ 199,200

€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 199,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 3.0 TDI is 6.4 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Bentley Flying Spur W12.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
57.5
76.7
83.1
58.6
75.7
86.9
76.7 in
Width
75.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
57.5 in
Height
58.6 in
117.8
202.2
120.7
208.6
202.2 in
Length
208.6 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
120.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
4123 lb
Curb Weight
5456 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6552 lb

Weight Difference:
1334 lb
24.45 %

General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
D4 (4H)
Generation
Flying Spur
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
VW W12
CLAB
Engine Code
CVAA, DBDB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
616 hp
Bentley Flying Spur W12
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
146 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur W12
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20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.86 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
8.86 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
16 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur W12
32 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
932 mi
Range
380 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
380 mi
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Environmental Impact
123.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
278.4 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
278.4 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
552 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data