The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (08 - 13) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
€ 181,100

€ 70,000

€ 181,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Bentley Continental Flying Spur is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
58.1
77.8
85.7
57.5
76.7
83.1
77.8 in
Width
76.7 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.1 in
Height
57.5 in
120.7
208.3
117.8
202.2
208.3 in
Length
202.2 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
5567 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
6482 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
1444 lb
25.94 %

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

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
VW W12
Engine Series
BEB, BWR, CKHD, MTBHT
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
552 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
552 hp
201 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
479 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
194 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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10.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
10.09 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
14 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
9 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
329 mi
Range
932 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
329 mi
932 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
322 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).
123.4 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
322 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
637 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data