The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Arnage RL Automatic (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 314,600
€ 73,500
€ 314,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Bentley Arnage is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 18.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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
132.5
222
118.1
203.7
222 in
Length
203.7 in
132.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
5853 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
6757 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
930 lb
15.89 %
General
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Arnage
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
Engine Series
L410M1T5
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.8 L / 333 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
451 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Bentley Arnage
451 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
645 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Bentley Arnage
645 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Arnage
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Bentley Arnage
12.98 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
12 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Bentley Arnage
12 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
8 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
25.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
306 mi
Range
621 mi
Bentley Arnage
306 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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).
185.2 kWh
Bentley Arnage
369.5 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
748 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
