The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
€ 190,900

€ 93,600

€ 190,900
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 Flying Spur V8 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V10 TDI.
Bentley Flying Spur V8
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
58.6
75.7
86.9
57.1
74.9
83.8
75.7 in
Width
74.9 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.6 in
Height
57.1 in
120.7
208.6
118.1
203.7
208.6 in
Length
203.7 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Flying Spur V8
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
5329 lb
Curb Weight
5560 lb
6552 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6680 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.15 %

General
Bentley Flying Spur V8
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Flying Spur
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Flying Spur V8
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
VW V8
Engine Series
CYCB
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
500 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur V8
500 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
487 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur V8
487 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Performance
Bentley Flying Spur V8
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
183 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8
10.66 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Flying Spur V8
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur V8
22 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
513 mi
Range
490 mi
Bentley Flying Spur V8
513 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Environmental Impact
206.5 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 Flying Spur V8
206.5 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Flying Spur V8
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data