The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S Automatic (16 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 190,900

€ 71,900

€ 190,900
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 Flying Spur V8 S 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 V6 TDI DPF.
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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 S
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
5329 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
6552 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb

Weight Difference:
406 lb
7.62 %

General
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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 S
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
VW V8
Engine Series
CYCA
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
521 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
521 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
502 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
502 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Performance
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
190 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
10.23 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
22 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
15 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
513 mi
Range
595 mi
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
513 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
206.5 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data