The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Bentley Mulsanne Automatic (10 - ..)
€ 104,500
€ 303,200
€ 104,500
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 W12 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 W12
Bentley Mulsanne
57.1
74.9
83.8
59.9
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
113.4
199
128.6
219.5
199 in
Length
219.5 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
128.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
Bentley Mulsanne
5282 lb
Curb Weight
5919 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7055 lb
Weight Difference:
637 lb
10.76 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
Bentley Mulsanne
3D
Generation
Mulsanne
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Bentley Mulsanne
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8
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Engine Code
CZMA
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6.8 L / 333 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
506 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
506 hp
Bentley Mulsanne
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
752 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
752 lb‑ft
Bentley Mulsanne
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Bentley Mulsanne
155 mph
Maximum Speed
184 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Bentley Mulsanne
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.7 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
11.7 lb/hp
Bentley Mulsanne
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Bentley Mulsanne
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
16 mpg
Bentley Mulsanne
10 mpg
city
10 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.4 gal
359 mi
Range
398 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
398 mi
Bentley Mulsanne
Environmental Impact
295.5 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).
284.2 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
284.2 kWh
Bentley Mulsanne
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
550 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Bentley Mulsanne
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
