Bentley Arnage R
6.7 i V8 16V RL
405 hp6750 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2005
Car comparison
Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V RLvsVolkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Volkswagen Phaeton
4.2 i V8 40V
335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2008
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V RL
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful405 hp302 kW
- Highest torque835 Nm616 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight153 hp/t114 kW/t6.6 kg/hp
- Best overall score71/100
- Best performance score70/100
- Best practicality score72/100
Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.9 s
- Lightest2,205 kg4,861 lb
- Lowest city consumption18.9 L/100 km12.4 mpg US14.9 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
- Largest trunk500 L
- Best economy score72/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V RL | VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 405hp302kW | 335hp250kW |
| Torque | 835Nm616lb-ft | 430Nm317lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,655kg5,853lb | 2,205kg4,861lb |
| Gross weight | 3,040kg6,702lb | 2,730kg6,019lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 84.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 76.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.0s | 6.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 23.0s Calculated | 22.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.7s Calculated | 6.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 30.7L/100 km7.7mpg US9.2mpg UK | 18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK | 9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.9s Calculated | 14.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb Calculated | 152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 315Nm/t210lb-ft/ton Calculated | 195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 692km430mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 6,750cc412cu in | 4,172cc255cu in |
| Length | 5,640mm222in | 5,055mm199in |
| Width | 1,932mm76in | 1,903mm75in |
| Height | 1,515mm60in | 1,450mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 3,366mm133in | 2,881mm113in |
| Front track | 1,602mm63in | 1,628mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,602mm63in | 1,612mm63in |
| Trunk volume | 374L | 500L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 100L | 90L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V RLVolkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40VPowerTorque
- Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V RL: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V RL | 4,000 rpm | 3,250 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V | 6,500 rpm | 3,500 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V RL | VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.7 s | 6.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.0 s | 6.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 23.0 s | 22.4 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.7 s | 6.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.9 s | 9.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.6 s | 12.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.9 s | 14.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 162 km/h 101 mph | 164 km/h 102 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V RL | 405 hp 302 kW |
| VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V | 335 hp 250 kW |
Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V RL has 70 hp more than Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V and Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V RL: 70 hp (52 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V RL | 835 Nm 616 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V | 430 Nm 317 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V RL | 2,655 kg 5,853 lb |
| VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V | 2,205 kg 4,861 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V RL | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V RL | 7.0 s |
| VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V | 6.9 s |
Although Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V RL has more power, Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V and Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V RL: 0.1 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V RL | 153 hp/t 114 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V | 152 hp/t 113 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V RL | 405 hp 302 kW | 7.0 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V | 335 hp 250 kW | 6.9 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BentleyArnage R6.7 i V8 16V RL | VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 405 hp 302 kW | 335 hp 250 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 835 Nm 616 lb-ft | 430 Nm 317 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.0 s | 6.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,655 kg 5,853 lb | 2,205 kg 4,861 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 13.0 L/100 km 18.1 mpg US 21.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 692 km 430 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 374 L 13.2 cu ft | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 153 hp/t 114 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp | 152 hp/t 113 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 22.75 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 36.61 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,413 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V RL
- Has 70 hp more
- Has 405 Nm more
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V
- Is 450 kg lighter
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 126 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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