The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Bentley Continental Flying Spur Automatic (08 - 13)
€ 79,700
€ 181,100
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 181,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton V8 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 V8
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 V8
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
4941 lb
Curb Weight
5567 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6482 lb
Weight Difference:
626 lb
11.25 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
3D
Generation
Continental
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V8
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
VW W12
*BGH*
Engine Code
BEB, BWR, CKHD, MTBHT
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
552 hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
155 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.09 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
10.09 lb/hp
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
14 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
14 mpg
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
12 mpg
city
9 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
430 mi
Range
329 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
329 mi
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
322 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
322 kWh
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
637 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
