The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (08 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 181,100

€ 119,800

€ 181,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,800
ⓘ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 W12.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton long 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
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 W12
5567 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
6482 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
3.45 %

General
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton long 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 long 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
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
552 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
552 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
479 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12
Performance
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton long W12
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton long W12
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10.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
10.09 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
14 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
9 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
329 mi
Range
386 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
329 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
322 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
637 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data