The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) vs. Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 60,000
€ 178,100
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 178,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton V6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
VW Phaeton V6
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.1
77.8
85.7
74.9 in
Width
77.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
57.1 in
Height
58.1 in
113.4
199
120.7
208.3
199 in
Length
208.3 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
4533 lb
Curb Weight
5456 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb
Weight Difference:
924 lb
16.93 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
3D
Generation
Continental
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
VW W12
*BKL*
Engine Code
BEB, BWR, CKHD, MTBHT
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
552 hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
150 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
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19.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.88 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
19.05 lb/hp
9.88 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
13 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
13 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
14 mpg
city
9 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
462 mi
Range
316 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
316 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
335.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
335.4 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
681 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1287 lb
Maximum Payload
717 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
