The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
€ 178,100

€ 104,500

€ 178,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,500
ⓘ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 9.3 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and an inch taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton W12
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
113.4
199
208.3 in
Length
199 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton W12
5456 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
3.19 %

General
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton W12
Continental
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton W12
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW W12
Engine Series
BEB, BWR, CKHD, MTBHT
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
552 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
552 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton W12
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
479 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton W12
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton W12
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9.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
9.88 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
13 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
9 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
316 mi
Range
359 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
316 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton W12
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).
295.5 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
335.4 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
681 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
717 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data