The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S Automatic (16 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 217,200

€ 82,600

€ 217,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘ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 S is 1.3 inches longer, an inch narrower and 10 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58.6
75.7
86.9
68.5
76.7
83.1
75.7 in
Width
76.7 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.6 in
Height
68.5 in
120.7
208.6
122.9
207.4
208.6 in
Length
207.4 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5456 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
6552 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb

Weight Difference:
1036 lb
18.99 %

General
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 S
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
VW W12
Engine Series
DBDE
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
626 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
626 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
605 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
605 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
202 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
8.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.89 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
8.72 lb/hp
17.89 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
16 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
11 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
380 mi
Range
861 mi
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
380 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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).
133.7 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
278.4 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
539 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data