The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Bentley Mulsanne Automatic (10 - ..)

€ 64,500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 303,200
 Bentley Mulsanne Automatic (10 - ..) Bentley Mulsanne
€ 64,500
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 TDI DPF 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 TDI DPF
Bentley Mulsanne
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
59.9
Blueprint Bentley Mulsanne Automatic (10 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
113.4
199
Blueprint Bentley Mulsanne Automatic (10 - ..)
128.6
219.5
199 in
Length
219.5 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
128.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Bentley Mulsanne
4923 lb
Curb Weight
5919 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7055 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
996 lb
16.83 %
Bentley Mulsanne Automatic (10 - ..)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Bentley Mulsanne
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 DPF
Bentley Mulsanne
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
*CAR*
Engine Code
CZMA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.8 L / 333 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
506 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
230 hp
506 hp
Bentley Mulsanne
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
752 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
752 lb‑ft
Bentley Mulsanne

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Bentley Mulsanne
147 mph
Maximum Speed
184 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Mulsanne

▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.7 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
21.4 lb/hp
11.7 lb/hp
Bentley Mulsanne

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Bentley Mulsanne
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
16 mpg
Bentley Mulsanne
18 mpg
city
10 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
398 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
398 mi
Bentley Mulsanne
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).
284.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
284.2 kWh
Bentley Mulsanne
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
550 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Bentley Mulsanne
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