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

€ 68,700

€ 190,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,700
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
VW Phaeton V6
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
113.4
199
208.6 in
Length
199 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
VW Phaeton V6
5329 lb
Curb Weight
4815 lb
6552 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb

Weight Difference:
514 lb
9.65 %

General
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
VW Phaeton V6
Flying Spur
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 V6
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW V8
Engine Series
CYCA
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
521 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
521 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
502 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
502 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
VW Phaeton V6
190 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton V6
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10.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
10.23 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
22 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
513 mi
Range
462 mi
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
513 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
229.2 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
206.5 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data