The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Bentley Arnage RL Automatic (04 - 06)
€ 97,700

€ 284,000

€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 284,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is 14.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 8.9 inches taller than the Bentley Arnage.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Bentley Arnage
68.5
76.7
83.1
59.6
76.1
83.9
76.7 in
Width
76.1 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
68.5 in
Height
59.6 in
122.9
207.4
132.5
222
207.4 in
Length
222 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Bentley Arnage
4674 lb
Curb Weight
5853 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6757 lb

Weight Difference:
1179 lb
20.14 %

General
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Bentley Arnage
D4 (4H)
Generation
Arnage
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Bentley Arnage
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
CDSB
Engine Code
L410IT
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
6.8 L / 333 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
399 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 hp
399 hp
Bentley Arnage
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
616 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
616 lb‑ft
Bentley Arnage
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Bentley Arnage
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Arnage
▶ REPLAY
13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
13.51 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
Bentley Arnage
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Bentley Arnage
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
11 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
11 mpg
Bentley Arnage
25 mpg
city
8 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
746 mi
Range
301 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
301 mi
Bentley Arnage
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
390.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
390.3 kWh
Bentley Arnage
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
734 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Bentley Arnage
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data