Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40VvsBentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A8 (D3/4E)

4.2 V8 40V

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2005
VS

Bentley Arnage R

6.7 i V8 16V

405 hp6750 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2002-2005

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,780 kg
    3,924 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.6 L/100 km
    13.4 mpg US
    16.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    750 km
    466 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40VBentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
Power
335hp250kW
405hp302kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
835Nm616lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
2,585kg5,699lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,970kg6,548lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
74.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
19.0s
Calculated
20.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
20.6L/100 km11.4mpg US13.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
30.7L/100 km7.7mpg US9.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
485km302mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
6,750cc412cu in
Length
5,051mm199in
5,390mm212in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,932mm76in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,944mm116in
3,116mm123in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,602mm63in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,602mm63in
Trunk volume
500L
374L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
100L
CO2 emissions
288g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40VBentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V6,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V4,000 rpm3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40VBentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.0 s
20.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
405 hp
302 kW

Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V has 70 hp more than AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V and Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
835 Nm
616 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
2,585 kg
5,699 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V6.3 s
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V6.3 s

Although Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V has more power, AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
20.6 L/100 km
11.4 mpg US
13.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V and Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V: 8.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
750 km
466 mi
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
485 km
302 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
405 hp
302 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
Power
405 hp
302 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
5,390 mm
212.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
Power
405 hp
302 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
20.6 L/100 km
11.4 mpg US
13.7 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.3 s
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
20.6 L/100 km
11.4 mpg US
13.7 mpg UK
6.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
20.6 L/100 km
11.4 mpg US
13.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40VBentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
405 hp
302 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
835 Nm
616 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
2,585 kg
5,699 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
20.6 L/100 km
11.4 mpg US
13.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
5,390 mm
212.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
750 km
466 mi
485 km
302 mi
CO2 score
288 g/km
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40VBentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK20.6 L/100 km11.4 mpg US13.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km36.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi58.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal3,090 L816 US gal680 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year5,408 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Is 805 kg lighter
  • Uses 8.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 265 km (164 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 126 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 405 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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