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Audi A8 vs Bentley Continental Convertible comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 549 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 212,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Bentley Continental Convertible?

Audi A8 vs Bentley Continental Convertible: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Bentley Continental Convertible

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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A8 is substantially cheaper – starting at 91,400 £ , while the Bentley Continental Convertible costs 212,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 120,857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Bentley Continental Convertible with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 7.5 L/100km.

Continental Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A8 offers only slightly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 549 HP. That’s roughly 22 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Bentley Continental Convertible takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers only slightly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

A8

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Audi A8 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A8 is moderately lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 300 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A8 offers markedly more boot space – 390 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries clearly more – 700 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £91,400
A8

Audi A8

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
Audi A8
Bentley Continental Convertible

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Audi A8

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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Bentley Continental Convertible

The Bentley Continental GTC is the ultimate cruising companion, wrapping you in hand-stitched leather and hushed luxury while the roof folds away for sun-drenched grand tours. It’s impossibly accomplished — poised and surprisingly playful for its size — delivering an effortless presence that turns every motorway into a first-class runway.

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Audi A8
Bentley Continental Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
212,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
275 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,964 mm
Height
-
Height
1,399 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
549 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
318 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
404 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2019
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Bentley
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