The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Arnage RL Automatic (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 314,600
€ 81,500
€ 314,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,500
ⓘ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 23 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V8.
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton V8
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
113.4
199
222 in
Length
199 in
132.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton V8
5853 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
6757 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
913 lb
15.6 %
General
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton V8
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton V8
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
Engine Series
L410M1T5
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.8 L / 333 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
451 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Bentley Arnage
451 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
645 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Bentley Arnage
645 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8
Performance
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton V8
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Arnage
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
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12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Bentley Arnage
12.98 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
12 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Bentley Arnage
12 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
8 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
25.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
306 mi
Range
430 mi
Bentley Arnage
306 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
246.2 kWh
Bentley Arnage
369.5 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
748 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Arnage
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
