The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Flying Spur W12 Automatic (13 - ..) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 199,200

€ 74,000

€ 199,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,000
ⓘ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 W12 is 6.4 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
Bentley Flying Spur W12
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 W12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
5456 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
6552 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
1235 lb
22.63 %

General
Bentley Flying Spur W12
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
VW W12
Engine Series
CVAA, DBDB
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur W12
616 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur W12
590 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
199 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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8.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur W12
8.86 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur W12
16 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
11 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
380 mi
Range
874 mi
Bentley Flying Spur W12
380 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
278.4 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).
131.6 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur W12
278.4 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
552 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data