The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Bentley Arnage R Automatic (06 - 09)
€ 64,500

€ 271,100

€ 64,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 271,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Bentley Arnage.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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
122.7
212.2
199 in
Length
212.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
122.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Bentley Arnage
4923 lb
Curb Weight
5699 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6757 lb

Weight Difference:
776 lb
13.62 %

General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 DPF
Bentley Arnage
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
*CAR*
Engine Code
L410M1T5
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.8 L / 333 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 4100 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
230 hp
451 hp
Bentley Arnage
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
645 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
645 lb‑ft
Bentley Arnage
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Bentley Arnage
147 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Arnage
▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
21.4 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
Bentley Arnage
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Bentley Arnage
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
12 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
12 mpg
Bentley Arnage
18 mpg
city
8 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.4 gal
595 mi
Range
306 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
306 mi
Bentley Arnage
Environmental Impact
193.4 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 DPF
193.4 kWh
369.5 kWh
Bentley Arnage
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
748 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Bentley Arnage
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data