The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Mulsanne Automatic (10 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)
€ 303,200
€ 58,300
€ 303,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Bentley Mulsanne is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 20.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Bentley Mulsanne
VW Phaeton V6
59.9
75.8
86.9
57.1
74.9
83.8
75.8 in
Width
74.9 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
59.9 in
Height
57.1 in
128.6
219.5
113.4
199
219.5 in
Length
199 in
128.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Mulsanne
VW Phaeton V6
5919 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
7055 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
1521 lb
25.7 %
General
Bentley Mulsanne
VW Phaeton V6
Mulsanne
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Bentley Mulsanne
VW Phaeton V6
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
Engine Series
CZMA
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.8 L / 333 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
506 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Bentley Mulsanne
506 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
752 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Bentley Mulsanne
752 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Bentley Mulsanne
VW Phaeton V6
184 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Mulsanne
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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11.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.48 lb/hp
Bentley Mulsanne
11.7 lb/hp
18.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Mulsanne
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Bentley Mulsanne
16 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
10 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
25.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
398 mi
Range
490 mi
Bentley Mulsanne
398 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V6
Environmental Impact
284.2 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).
216 kWh
Bentley Mulsanne
284.2 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
550 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Mulsanne
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
