The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Bentley Flying Spur W12 Automatic (13 - ..)

€ 89,300
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton V10 TDI
€ 199,200
 Bentley Flying Spur W12 Automatic (13 - ..) Bentley Flying Spur W12
€ 89,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 199,200

ⓘ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 9.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Bentley Flying Spur W12.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
74.9
83.8
58.6
Blueprint Bentley Flying Spur W12 Automatic (13 - ..)
75.7
86.9
74.9 in
Width
75.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
113.4
199
Blueprint Bentley Flying Spur W12 Automatic (13 - ..)
120.7
208.6
199 in
Length
208.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
5467 lb
Curb Weight
5456 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6552 lb
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.2 %
Bentley Flying Spur W12 Automatic (13 - ..)

General

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
3D
Generation
Flying Spur
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
VW W12
*AJS*
Engine Code
CVAA, DBDB
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
12
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 hp
616 hp
Bentley Flying Spur W12
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Bentley Flying Spur W12

Performance

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V10 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur W12

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.86 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
8.86 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
16 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur W12
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
380 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
380 mi
Bentley Flying Spur W12
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).
278.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
278.4 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
552 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data