Audi S8 (1996 – 1999) vs Bentley Continental (1996 – 2002): specs compared
The Bentley Continental is the more powerful of the two, with up to 426 hp against 360 hp. The Audi S8 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 5.9 s. The Bentley Continental has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 250 km/h. The Audi S8 uses less fuel, from 13.7 L/100 km against 17.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,730 kg against 2,450 kg. At 5,222 mm, the Bentley Continental is 188 mm longer than the Audi S8.
| Specification |
Audi
S8
1996 – 1999
|
Bentley
Continental
1996 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1999 | 1996 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 340 – 360 hp | 405 – 426 hp |
| Torque | 410 – 430 Nm | 750 – 887 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 s | 5.9 – 6.1 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 – 270 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.7 L/100 km | 17.8 – 18.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,034 mm | 5,222 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,953 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,463 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,883 mm | 2,962 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,730 kg | 2,450 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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