The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. Bentley Flying Spur W12 Automatic (13 - ..)
€ 108,200

€ 199,200

€ 108,200
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 a little. The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is 1.3 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Bentley Flying Spur W12.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
57.9
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
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
122.9
207.3
120.7
208.6
207.3 in
Length
208.6 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
4784 lb
Curb Weight
5456 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6552 lb

Weight Difference:
672 lb
12.32 %

General
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
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 L 4.2 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
VW W12
CTEC
Engine Code
CVAA, DBDB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
616 hp
Bentley Flying Spur W12
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

Bentley Flying Spur W12
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12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.86 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
8.86 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
16 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur W12
25 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
766 mi
Range
380 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
380 mi
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
278.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
278.4 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
552 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data