Audi A8 (D2) (1999 – 2002) vs Bristol Blenheim (1999 – 2011): specs compared
The Audi A8 (D2) is the more powerful of the two, with up to 420 hp against 400 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 s against 6.4 s. The Bristol Blenheim has the higher top speed: 253 km/h against 249 km/h. The Audi A8 (D2) uses less fuel, from 7.2 L/100 km against 13.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,510 kg against 1,782 kg. At 5,034 mm, the Audi A8 (D2) is 165 mm longer than the Bristol Blenheim.
| Specification |
Audi
A8 (D2)
1999 – 2002
|
Bristol
Blenheim
1999 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2002 | 1999 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 15 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 420 hp | 350 – 400 hp |
| Torque | 280 – 550 Nm | 530 – 556 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 – 11.1 s | 6.4 – 6.6 s |
| Top speed | 212 – 249 km/h | 249 – 253 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 14.6 L/100 km | 13.0 – 17.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,034 mm | 4,869 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,883 mm | 2,891 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,510 – 1,940 kg | 1,782 – 1,813 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.