Audi A8 (D2) (1999 – 2002) vs Bentley Arnage (1999 – 2002): specs compared
The Audi A8 (D2) is the more powerful of the two, with up to 420 hp against 405 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 s against 6.3 s. It uses less fuel, from 7.2 L/100 km against 19.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,510 kg against 2,520 kg. At 5,390 mm, the Bentley Arnage is 356 mm longer than the Audi A8 (D2).
| Specification |
Audi
A8 (D2)
1999 – 2002
|
Bentley
Arnage
1999 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2002 | 1999 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 15 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 420 hp | 405 hp |
| Torque | 280 – 550 Nm | 835 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 – 11.1 s | 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 212 – 249 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 14.6 L/100 km | 19.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,034 mm | 5,390 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,933 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,514 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,883 mm | 3,117 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,510 – 1,940 kg | 2,520 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.