Compare Audi A8 D3 facelift 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
475 L / 16.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
19.0 L / 20.1 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
12.5 L / 13.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
505 kg / 1113 lbs

Chassis

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

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1479 mm / 58.2 in
Size | Length
5307 mm / 208.9 in
Size | Width
1894 mm / 74.6 in
1937 mm / 76.3 in
Track Width | Front
1623.0 mm / 63.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1607.0 mm / 63.3 in
Weight
2475.0 kg / 5456.4 lbs
Wheelbase
3065 mm / 120.7 in

Performance

Fuel Economy
26.4 L/100km / 8.9 MPG (urban) | 12.7 L/100km / 18.5 MPG (highway)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine | Bore
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Engine | Displacement
6.0 L / 366.0 cu-in / 5998.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
90.2 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Type
Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol W12 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Reviews

Neofiliac score
75%
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
  • 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?
  • Questionable exterior design
  • Very front-heavy

Price

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