The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase Automatic (16 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 358,500
€ 82,600
€ 358,500
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 significantly. The Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase is 22 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 7.9 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
60.7
75.8
86.9
68.5
76.7
83.1
75.8 in
Width
76.7 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
60.7 in
Height
68.5 in
138.4
229.3
122.9
207.4
229.3 in
Length
207.4 in
138.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
6019 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
7055 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
1598 lb
26.55 %
General
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mulsanne
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
Engine Series
CZMA
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.8 L / 333 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
506 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
506 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
752 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
752 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
184 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.89 lb/hp
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
11.9 lb/hp
17.89 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
16 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
10 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
25.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
398 mi
Range
861 mi
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
398 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
284.2 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 Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
284.2 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
554 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
