The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Flying Spur W12 Automatic (13 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 199,200

€ 78,200

€ 199,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Bentley Flying Spur W12 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Bentley Flying Spur W12
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
58.6
75.7
86.9
57.1
74.9
83.4
75.7 in
Width
74.9 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.6 in
Height
57.1 in
120.7
208.6
118.1
203.9
208.6 in
Length
203.9 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Flying Spur W12
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
5456 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6552 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
6.47 %

General
Bentley Flying Spur W12
VW Phaeton long V6 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 W12
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
VW W12
Engine Series
CVAA, DBDB
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur W12
616 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur W12
590 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Bentley Flying Spur W12
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
199 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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8.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.54 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur W12
8.86 lb/hp
21.54 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Flying Spur W12
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur W12
16 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
11 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
380 mi
Range
658 mi
Bentley Flying Spur W12
380 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
278.4 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 Flying Spur W12
278.4 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
552 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Flying Spur W12
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data