The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Flying Spur W12 Automatic (13 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
€ 199,200

€ 104,500

€ 199,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Bentley Flying Spur W12 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 W12.
Bentley Flying Spur W12
VW Phaeton W12
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 W12
VW Phaeton W12
5456 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
6552 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
3.19 %

General
Bentley Flying Spur W12
VW Phaeton W12
Flying Spur
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Flying Spur W12
VW Phaeton W12
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW W12
Engine Series
CVAA, DBDB
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur W12
616 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton W12
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur W12
590 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Bentley Flying Spur W12
VW Phaeton W12
199 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton W12
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8.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur W12
8.86 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Flying Spur W12
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur W12
16 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
11 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
380 mi
Range
359 mi
Bentley Flying Spur W12
380 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton W12
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).
295.5 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur W12
278.4 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
552 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Flying Spur W12
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data