The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Arnage R Automatic (04 - 06) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 252,700

€ 116,500

€ 252,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Bentley Arnage is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton W12
59.6
76.1
83.9
57.1
74.9
83.4
76.1 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
59.6 in
Height
57.1 in
122.7
212.2
113.4
199.2
212.2 in
Length
199.2 in
122.7 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton W12
5699 lb
Curb Weight
5273 lb
6548 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb

Weight Difference:
425 lb
7.46 %

General
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton W12
Arnage
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton W12
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
Engine Series
L410MT1Y
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
6.8 L / 333 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
399 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Bentley Arnage
399 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
616 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Bentley Arnage
616 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Arnage
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.88 lb/hp
Bentley Arnage
14.28 lb/hp
11.88 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
11 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Bentley Arnage
11 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
8 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
301 mi
Range
386 mi
Bentley Arnage
301 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
Environmental Impact
390.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
274.7 kWh
Bentley Arnage
390.3 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
734 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data