The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. Bentley Mulsanne Automatic (10 - ..)
€ 58,300
€ 303,200
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 303,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton V6 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 20.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Bentley Mulsanne.
VW Phaeton V6
Bentley Mulsanne
57.1
74.9
83.8
59.9
75.8
86.9
74.9 in
Width
75.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
57.1 in
Height
59.9 in
113.4
199
128.6
219.5
199 in
Length
219.5 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
128.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Bentley Mulsanne
4398 lb
Curb Weight
5919 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7055 lb
Weight Difference:
1521 lb
25.7 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Bentley Mulsanne
3D
Generation
Mulsanne
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Bentley Mulsanne
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
*BKL*
Engine Code
CZMA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
6.8 L / 333 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
506 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
506 hp
Bentley Mulsanne
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
752 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
752 lb‑ft
Bentley Mulsanne
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Bentley Mulsanne
152 mph
Maximum Speed
184 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Mulsanne
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.7 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
11.7 lb/hp
Bentley Mulsanne
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Bentley Mulsanne
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
21 mpg
16 mpg
Bentley Mulsanne
15 mpg
city
10 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.4 gal
490 mi
Range
398 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
398 mi
Bentley Mulsanne
Environmental Impact
216 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 V6
216 kWh
284.2 kWh
Bentley Mulsanne
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
550 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Bentley Mulsanne
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
