The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (08 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 181,100

€ 81,400

€ 181,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
58.1
77.8
85.7
57.1
75.1
83.4
77.8 in
Width
75.1 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.1 in
Height
57.1 in
120.7
208.3
118.1
203.9
208.3 in
Length
203.9 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
5567 lb
Curb Weight
5099 lb
6482 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb

Weight Difference:
467 lb
8.39 %

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

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

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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10.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
10.09 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
14 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
9 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
329 mi
Range
658 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
329 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
322 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).
174.9 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
322 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
637 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data