The Comparative Analysis :

Bentley Mulsanne Automatic (10 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 303,200
Bentley Mulsanne Automatic (10 - ..) Bentley Mulsanne
€ 72,500
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 303,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500

ⓘ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 20.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Bentley Mulsanne
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
59.9
Blueprint Bentley Mulsanne Automatic (10 - ..)
75.8
86.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
75.8 in
Width
75.1 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
59.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Bentley Mulsanne Automatic (10 - ..)
128.6
219.5
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
113.4
199.2
219.5 in
Length
199.2 in
128.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Bentley Mulsanne
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
5919 lb
Curb Weight
4985 lb
7055 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
Bentley Mulsanne Automatic (10 - ..)
Weight Difference:
935 lb
15.8 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

Bentley Mulsanne
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mulsanne
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Bentley Mulsanne
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
Engine Series
CZMA
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.8 L / 333 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
506 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Bentley Mulsanne
506 hp
242 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
752 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Bentley Mulsanne
752 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Performance

Bentley Mulsanne
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
184 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Mulsanne

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
Bentley Mulsanne
11.7 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Bentley Mulsanne
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Bentley Mulsanne
16 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
10 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
398 mi
Range
658 mi
Bentley Mulsanne
398 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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).
174.9 kWh
Bentley Mulsanne
284.2 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
550 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Bentley Mulsanne
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data