The Comparative Analysis :
Bentley Mulsanne Speed Automatic (16 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
€ 330,500
€ 87,000
€ 330,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Bentley Mulsanne Speed is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 15.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
VW Phaeton long V8
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
118.1
203.7
219.5 in
Length
203.7 in
128.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
VW Phaeton long V8
5919 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
7055 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb
Weight Difference:
796 lb
13.45 %
General
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
VW Phaeton long V8
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
VW Phaeton long V8
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
Engine Series
CZMB
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.8 L / 333 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
530 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
530 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
811 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
811 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
VW Phaeton long V8
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
11.17 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
16 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
10 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
25.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
398 mi
Range
427 mi
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
398 mi
427 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
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).
248.2 kWh
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
284.2 kWh
248.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
550 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
