The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 178,100

€ 71,900

€ 178,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900
ⓘ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 V6 TDI DPF.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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 V6 TDI DPF
5456 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb

Weight Difference:
534 lb
9.79 %

General
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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 V6 TDI DPF
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
VW W12
Engine Series
BEB, BWR, CKHD, MTBHT
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
552 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
552 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
479 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Performance
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
194 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
9.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
9.88 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
13 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
9 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
316 mi
Range
595 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
316 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
335.4 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
681 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
717 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data