The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Bentley Arnage RL Automatic (06 - 09)
€ 65,800
€ 314,600
€ 65,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 314,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton V6 TDI is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 23 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Bentley Arnage.
VW Phaeton V6 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
132.5
222
199 in
Length
222 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Bentley Arnage
4923 lb
Curb Weight
5853 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6757 lb
Weight Difference:
930 lb
15.89 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 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 V6 TDI
Bentley Arnage
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
*CEX*
Engine Code
L410M1T5
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.8 L / 333 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 4100 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
237 hp
451 hp
Bentley Arnage
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
645 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
645 lb‑ft
Bentley Arnage
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Bentley Arnage
147 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Arnage
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20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.77 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
Bentley Arnage
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Bentley Arnage
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
12 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
26 mpg
12 mpg
Bentley Arnage
20 mpg
city
8 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.4 gal
621 mi
Range
306 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
621 mi
306 mi
Bentley Arnage
Environmental Impact
185.2 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 V6 TDI
185.2 kWh
369.5 kWh
Bentley Arnage
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
748 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Bentley Arnage
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
