The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Arnage R Automatic (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)
€ 271,100

€ 58,300

€ 271,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘ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 13.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton V6
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
113.4
199
212.2 in
Length
199 in
122.7 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton V6
5699 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
6757 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb

Weight Difference:
1301 lb
22.83 %

General
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton V6
Arnage
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton V6
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
Engine Series
L410M1T5
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.8 L / 333 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
451 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Bentley Arnage
451 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
645 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Bentley Arnage
645 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton V6
168 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Arnage
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.48 lb/hp
Bentley Arnage
12.64 lb/hp
18.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
12 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Bentley Arnage
12 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
8 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
25.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
306 mi
Range
490 mi
Bentley Arnage
306 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
216 kWh
Bentley Arnage
369.5 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
748 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data