The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08) vs. VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
€ 178,100

€ 93,600

€ 178,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Bentley Continental Flying Spur is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and an inch taller than the VW Phaeton long V10 TDI.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
58.1
77.8
85.7
57.1
74.9
83.8
77.8 in
Width
74.9 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.1 in
Height
57.1 in
120.7
208.3
118.1
203.7
208.3 in
Length
203.7 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
5456 lb
Curb Weight
5560 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6680 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
1.87 %

General
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Continental
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
VW W12
Engine Series
BEB, BWR, CKHD, MTBHT
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
10
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
552 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
552 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
479 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Performance
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
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9.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
9.88 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
13 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
9 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
316 mi
Range
490 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
316 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Environmental Impact
335.4 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).
234.5 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
335.4 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
681 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
717 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data