The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Bentley Flying Spur V8 S Automatic (16 - ..)
€ 92,700

€ 190,900

€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 190,900
ⓘ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 4.2 TDI is 6.4 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Bentley Flying Spur V8 S.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
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 4.2 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
4564 lb
Curb Weight
5329 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6552 lb

Weight Difference:
765 lb
14.36 %

General
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
D4 (4H)
Generation
Flying Spur
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
VW V8
CDSB
Engine Code
CYCA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
521 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
346 hp
521 hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
Performance
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
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13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.23 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
13.19 lb/hp
10.23 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
22 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
756 mi
Range
513 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
756 mi
513 mi
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
206.5 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
152.2 kWh
206.5 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data