Car comparison

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

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

New comparison

AUDI A8 (D3/4E)

4.2 V8 40V

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2005
VS

Bentley Arnage R

6.7 i V8 16V RL

405 hp6750 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2005

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

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 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
  • 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 RL
Power
335hp250kW
405hp302kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
835Nm616lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
2,655kg5,853lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
3,040kg6,702lb
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
84.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
19.0s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg 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
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
315Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
6,750cc412cu in
Length
5,051mm199in
5,640mm222in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,932mm76in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,944mm116in
3,366mm133in
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
-

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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 16V RLPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V RL: 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 16V RL4,000 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 RL
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.0 s
23.0 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
162 km/h
101 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 RL
405 hp
302 kW

Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V RL 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 RL: 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 RL
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 RL
2,655 kg
5,853 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 RL
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 16V RL7.0 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V and Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V RL: 0.7 s.

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 RL
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

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 RL
405 hp
302 kW
7.0 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 RL
Power
405 hp
302 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 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
5,640 mm
222.0 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40VBentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V RL
Power
335 hp
250 kW
405 hp
302 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
835 Nm
616 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.0 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
2,655 kg
5,853 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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
5,640 mm
222.0 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
750 km
466 mi
-
CO2 score
288 g/km
-
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
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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 40V
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 875 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 126 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V
Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V RL
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

4.2 V8 40V
4.2 BiTDI V8
VS
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40VvsAUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
6.7 i V8 16V RL
6.75 i V8 Biturbo
VS
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V RLvsBentleyArnage T6.75 i V8 Biturbo
4.2 V8 40V
4.2 BiTDI V8
VS
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40VvsAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
6.7 i V8 16V RL
6.0 W12 48V
VS
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V RLvsVolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
4.2 V8 40V
4.2 V8 40V
VS
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40VvsAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
6.7 i V8 16V RL
4.2 V8 32V
VS
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V RLvsJaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
4.2 V8 40V
4.2 FSI V8
VS
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40VvsAUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
6.7 i V8 16V RL
600h V8
VS
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V RLvsLexusLS IV600h V8
4.2 V8 40V
4.2 FSI V8
VS
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40VvsAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20074.2 FSI V8
6.7 i V8 16V RL
V 5.7 i V8
VS
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V RLvsCadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V8
4.2 V8 40V
6.0 W12
VS
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40VvsAUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
6.7 i V8 16V RL
760i
VS
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V RLvsBMW7 Series (E65)760i
AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V vs Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V RL - car comparison - FastVsFaster