The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 178,100

€ 96,100

€ 178,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,100
ⓘ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 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is 0.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 10.5 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
58.1
77.8
85.7
68.5
76.7
83.1
77.8 in
Width
76.7 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.1 in
Height
68.5 in
120.7
208.3
122.9
207.4
208.3 in
Length
207.4 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
5456 lb
Curb Weight
4321 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5589 lb

Weight Difference:
1135 lb
20.8 %

General
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Continental
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW W12
Engine Series
BEB, BWR, CKHD, MTBHT
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
552 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
552 hp
366 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
479 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Performance
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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9.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.81 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
9.88 lb/hp
11.81 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
13 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
9 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
316 mi
Range
577 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
316 mi
577 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
335.4 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).
183.8 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
335.4 kWh
183.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
681 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
717 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data