Car comparison

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48VvsBentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

New comparison

Volkswagen Phaeton

6.0 W12 48V

420 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2005
VS

Bentley Arnage R

6.7 i V8 16V

405 hp6750 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2002-2005

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Lightest
    2,300 kg
    5,071 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    15.6 L/100 km
    15.1 mpg US
    18.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    23.9 L/100 km
    9.8 mpg US
    11.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    577 km
    358 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VBentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
Power
420hp313kW
405hp302kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
835Nm616lb-ft
Curb weight
2,300kg5,071lb
2,585kg5,699lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
2,970kg6,548lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.1s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
74.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
20.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
20.6L/100 km11.4mpg US13.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.9L/100 km9.8mpg US11.8mpg UK
30.7L/100 km7.7mpg US9.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
577km358mi
Calculated
485km302mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
6,750cc412cu in
Length
5,055mm199in
5,390mm212in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,932mm76in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,881mm113in
3,116mm123in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,602mm63in
Rear track
1,612mm63in
1,602mm63in
Trunk volume
500L
374L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
100L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48VBentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V4,000 rpm3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VBentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
20.6 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
420 hp
313 kW
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
405 hp
302 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V has 15 hp more than Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V and Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
835 Nm
616 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
2,300 kg
5,071 lb
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
2,585 kg
5,699 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
285 km/h
177 mph
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V6.1 s
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V and Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
20.6 L/100 km
11.4 mpg US
13.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V and Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V: 5.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
577 km
358 mi
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
485 km
302 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
420 hp
313 kW
6.1 s
285 km/h
177 mph
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
405 hp
302 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
Power
405 hp
302 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
5,390 mm
212.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
Power
405 hp
302 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
20.6 L/100 km
11.4 mpg US
13.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
6.1 s
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
20.6 L/100 km
11.4 mpg US
13.7 mpg UK
6.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
20.6 L/100 km
11.4 mpg US
13.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VBentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V
Power
420 hp
313 kW
405 hp
302 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
835 Nm
616 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.3 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,300 kg
5,071 lb
2,585 kg
5,699 lb
Fuel consumption
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
20.6 L/100 km
11.4 mpg US
13.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
5,390 mm
212.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
577 km
358 mi
485 km
302 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48VBentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V
Consumption15.6 L/100 km15.1 mpg US18.1 mpg UK20.6 L/100 km11.4 mpg US13.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.30 LC100 km36.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi43.94 LC100 mi58.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,340 L618 US gal515 UK gal3,090 L816 US gal680 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,095 LC/year5,408 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 91 km (57 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 126 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V

  • Has 285 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V
Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

6.0 W12 48V
6.0 W12
VS
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VvsVolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
6.7 i V8 16V
6.75 i V8 Biturbo
VS
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16VvsBentleyArnage T6.75 i V8 Biturbo
6.0 W12 48V
6.0 W12
VS
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VvsVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20106.0 W12
6.7 i V8 16V
4.2 V8 32V
VS
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16VvsJaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
6.0 W12 48V
6.0 W12
VS
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VvsVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
6.7 i V8 16V
760i
VS
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16VvsBMW7 Series (E65)760i
6.7 i V8 16V
4.2 V8 40V
VS
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16VvsAUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
6.7 i V8 16V
600h V8
VS
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16VvsLexusLS IV600h V8
6.0 W12 48V
6.7 i V8 16V RL
VS
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VvsBentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V RL
6.7 i V8 16V
V 5.7 i V8
VS
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16VvsCadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V8
6.0 W12 48V
R8 6.0 V8
VS
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VvsHSVClubsport (VZ)R8 6.0 V8
6.7 i V8 16V
6.0 W12
VS
BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16VvsAUDIA8L (D3/4E)6.0 W12
Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V vs Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V - car comparison - FastVsFaster