The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Bentley Arnage RL Automatic (04 - 06)
€ 72,500
€ 284,000
€ 72,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 284,000
ⓘ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 22.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Bentley Arnage.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Bentley Arnage
57.1
75.1
83.4
59.6
76.1
83.9
75.1 in
Width
76.1 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
59.6 in
113.4
199.2
132.5
222
199.2 in
Length
222 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Bentley Arnage
4985 lb
Curb Weight
5853 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6757 lb
Weight Difference:
869 lb
14.85 %
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
4-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
L410IT
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.8 L / 333 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
399 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
242 hp
399 hp
Bentley Arnage
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
616 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
616 lb‑ft
Bentley Arnage
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Bentley Arnage
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Arnage
▶ REPLAY
20.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.6 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
Bentley Arnage
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Bentley Arnage
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
11 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
28 mpg
11 mpg
Bentley Arnage
20 mpg
city
8 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
658 mi
Range
301 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
301 mi
Bentley Arnage
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).
390.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
390.3 kWh
Bentley Arnage
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
734 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Bentley Arnage
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
