Compare Audi A8 D3 facelift vs Bentley Arnage vs Bentley Continental Flying Spur

Variants
2.8 FSI CVT
3.0 TDI quattro AT LWB
3.0 TDI quattro AT
3.2 FSI CVT
3.2 FSI CVT LWB
3.2 FSI quattro AT
4.2 BiTDI quattro AT LWB
4.2 BiTDI quattro AT
4.2 FSI quattro AT
4.2 FSI quattro AT LWB
6.0 W12 quattro AT LWB
Standard
Speed

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
374 L / 13.2 cu-ft
475 L / 16.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
20.0 L / 21.1 qt
19.0 L / 20.1 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.4 L / 9.9 qt
12.5 L / 13.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
96.0 L / 25.4 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
480 kg / 1058 lbs
505 kg / 1113 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double wishbone
Spring Strut
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Double wishbone
Helical spring
Tire Size
255/45 R19
275/40 R19

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1515 mm / 59.6 in
1479 mm / 58.2 in
Size | Length
5400 mm / 212.6 in
5307 mm / 208.9 in
Size | Width
1894 mm / 74.6 in
1900 mm / 74.8 in | 2125 mm / 83.7 in (mirror unfolded) | 1932 mm / 76.1 in (mirror folded)
1937 mm / 76.3 in
Track Width | Front
1602.0 mm / 63.1 in
1623.0 mm / 63.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1602.0 mm / 63.1 in
1607.0 mm / 63.3 in
Weight
2585.0 kg / 5699.0 lbs
2475.0 kg / 5456.4 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 19
Wheelbase
3116 mm / 122.7 in
3065 mm / 120.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.2 sec
CO2 Emission
465 g/km
Fuel Economy
19.5 L/100km / 12.1 MPG (combined) | 28.8 L/100km / 8.2 MPG (urban) | 14.1 L/100km / 16.7 MPG (highway)
26.4 L/100km / 8.9 MPG (urban) | 12.7 L/100km / 18.5 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
288.0 km/h / 179.0 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine
L410MT22
Engine | Bore
104.1 mm / 4.1 in
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
7.8:1
9.5:1
Engine | Displacement
6.8 L / 412.6 cu-in / 6761.0 cc
6.0 L / 366.0 cu-in / 5998.0 cc
Engine | Power
507.0 hp / 378.1 kW @ 4200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
75.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
99.1 mm / 3.9 in
90.2 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque
1000 Nm / 737.6 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 2 values per cylinder
Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol W12 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2009

Reviews

Neofiliac score
75%
59%
49%
Pros
  • Superb suspension setup all-around
  • Amazing 4.2 TDI and W12 engines
  • Class-leading interior appointment
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Exceptional elegance
  • Double-wishbone suspensions all-around
  • Exhaust characteristics of pushrod
  • Improved reliability
  • Up to 507hp of power and tremendous 1000Nm of torque
  • Down to 4.8s 0-100kph time
  • Up to awe-inspiring 610hp of power and 750Nm of torque
Cons
  • Arguably worse styling than pre-facelift
  • Still very nose heavy
  • Unreliable range of FSI engines
  • Use of CVT for FWD
  • Too many electronic gimmicks?
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Questionable exterior design
  • Very front-heavy

Price

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