The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (08 - 13)
€ 121,400

€ 181,100

€ 121,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 181,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton long W12 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
VW Phaeton long W12
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
57.1
74.9
83.4
58.1
77.8
85.7
74.9 in
Width
77.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
57.1 in
Height
58.1 in
118.1
203.9
120.7
208.3
203.9 in
Length
208.3 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
120.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long W12
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
5364 lb
Curb Weight
5567 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6482 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
3.65 %

General
VW Phaeton long W12
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
3D
Generation
Continental
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
VW W12
*BRN*
Engine Code
BEB, BWR, CKHD, MTBHT
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
444 hp
552 hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
413 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
155 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
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12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.09 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.08 lb/hp
10.09 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
14 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
16 mpg
14 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
11 mpg
city
9 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
386 mi
Range
329 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
386 mi
329 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
322 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
274.7 kWh
322 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
637 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data