The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Arnage R Automatic (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 271,100
€ 108,600
€ 271,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,600
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton long W12
59.6
76.1
83.9
57.1
74.9
83.8
76.1 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
59.6 in
Height
57.1 in
122.7
212.2
118.1
203.7
212.2 in
Length
203.7 in
122.7 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton long W12
5699 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
6757 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
5.69 %
General
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton long 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)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton long W12
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
Engine Series
L410M1T5
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
6.8 L / 333 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
451 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Bentley Arnage
451 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
645 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Bentley Arnage
645 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12
Performance
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton long W12
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Arnage
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Bentley Arnage
12.64 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
12 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Bentley Arnage
12 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
8 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
25.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
306 mi
Range
359 mi
Bentley Arnage
306 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
Environmental Impact
369.5 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).
295.5 kWh
Bentley Arnage
369.5 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
748 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
