The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase Automatic (16 - ..)
€ 98,300
€ 358,500
€ 98,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 358,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton long V8 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 25.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase.
VW Phaeton long V8
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
57.1
74.9
83.4
60.7
75.8
86.9
74.9 in
Width
75.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
57.1 in
Height
60.7 in
118.1
203.9
138.4
229.3
203.9 in
Length
229.3 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
138.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
5011 lb
Curb Weight
6019 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7055 lb
Weight Difference:
1008 lb
16.75 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
3D
Generation
Mulsanne
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V8
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
*BGH*
Engine Code
CZMA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6.8 L / 333 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
506 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
506 hp
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
752 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
752 lb‑ft
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
155 mph
Maximum Speed
184 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
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15.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.18 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
19 mpg
16 mpg
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
13 mpg
city
10 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.4 gal
447 mi
Range
398 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
447 mi
398 mi
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
Environmental Impact
236.9 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).
284.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
236.9 kWh
284.2 kWh
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
554 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
