The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Bentley Mulsanne Speed Automatic (16 - ..)
€ 70,000

€ 330,500

€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 330,500
ⓘ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 20.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Bentley Mulsanne Speed.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
57.1
74.9
83.4
59.9
75.8
86.9
74.9 in
Width
75.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
57.1 in
Height
59.9 in
113.4
199.2
128.6
219.5
199.2 in
Length
219.5 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
128.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
4923 lb
Curb Weight
5919 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7055 lb

Weight Difference:
996 lb
16.83 %

General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
3D
Generation
Mulsanne
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
*CEX*
Engine Code
CZMB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.8 L / 333 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
530 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
237 hp
530 hp
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
811 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
811 lb‑ft
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
147 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Mulsanne Speed
▶ REPLAY
20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.77 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
28 mpg
16 mpg
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
20 mpg
city
10 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.4 gal
658 mi
Range
398 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
398 mi
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
Environmental Impact
174.9 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 TDI
174.9 kWh
284.2 kWh
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
550 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Bentley Mulsanne Speed
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data