2009 Audi A6 vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A6 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (178 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1672 kg more than 2009 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (380 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | A6 | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2698 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
