The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S Automatic (16 - ..) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
€ 190,900

€ 70,000

€ 190,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Bentley Flying Spur V8 S is 6.4 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
58.6
75.7
86.9
57.5
76.7
83.1
75.7 in
Width
76.7 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.6 in
Height
57.5 in
120.7
208.6
117.8
202.2
208.6 in
Length
202.2 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
5329 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
6552 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
1206 lb
22.63 %

General
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Flying Spur
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
VW V8
Engine Series
CYCA
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
521 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
521 hp
201 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
502 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
502 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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10.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
10.23 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
22 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
15 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
513 mi
Range
932 mi
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
513 mi
932 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
206.5 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 Flying Spur V8 S
206.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data