The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Bentley Arnage R Automatic (04 - 06)
€ 81,500
€ 252,700
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 252,700
ⓘ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 13.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Bentley Arnage.
VW Phaeton V8
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 V8
Bentley Arnage
4941 lb
Curb Weight
5699 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6548 lb
Weight Difference:
758 lb
13.3 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
Bentley Arnage
3D
Generation
Arnage
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
Bentley Arnage
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
*BGH*
Engine Code
L410MT1Y
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6.8 L / 333 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
399 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
399 hp
Bentley Arnage
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
616 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
616 lb‑ft
Bentley Arnage
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Bentley Arnage
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Arnage
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Bentley Arnage
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Bentley Arnage
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
11 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
11 mpg
Bentley Arnage
12 mpg
city
8 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
430 mi
Range
301 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
301 mi
Bentley Arnage
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).
390.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
390.3 kWh
Bentley Arnage
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
734 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Bentley Arnage
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
