The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase Automatic (16 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 358,500
€ 108,600
€ 358,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 25.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 3.6 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
VW Phaeton long W12
60.7
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
60.7 in
Height
57.1 in
138.4
229.3
118.1
203.7
229.3 in
Length
203.7 in
138.4 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
VW Phaeton long W12
6019 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
7055 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
644 lb
10.7 %
General
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
VW Phaeton long W12
Mulsanne
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
VW Phaeton long W12
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
Engine Series
CZMA
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
6.8 L / 333 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
506 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
506 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
752 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
752 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12
Performance
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
VW Phaeton long W12
184 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
11.9 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
16 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
10 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
25.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
398 mi
Range
359 mi
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
398 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
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).
295.5 kWh
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
284.2 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
554 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
