The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Bentley Arnage R Automatic (06 - 09)
€ 89,300
€ 271,100
€ 89,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 271,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton V10 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Bentley Arnage.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Bentley Arnage
57.1
74.9
83.8
59.6
76.1
83.9
74.9 in
Width
76.1 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
59.6 in
113.4
199
122.7
212.2
199 in
Length
212.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
122.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Bentley Arnage
5467 lb
Curb Weight
5699 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6757 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.05 %
General
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Bentley Arnage
3D
Generation
Arnage
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Bentley Arnage
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
*AJS*
Engine Code
L410M1T5
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
6.8 L / 333 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 4100 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 hp
451 hp
Bentley Arnage
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
645 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
645 lb‑ft
Bentley Arnage
Performance
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Bentley Arnage
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Arnage
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
Bentley Arnage
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Bentley Arnage
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
12 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
12 mpg
Bentley Arnage
14 mpg
city
8 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.4 gal
490 mi
Range
306 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
306 mi
Bentley Arnage
Environmental Impact
234.5 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).
369.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
369.5 kWh
Bentley Arnage
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
748 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Bentley Arnage
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
