Compare Bentley Mulsanne facelift vs Volkswagen Phaeton facelift vs Bentley Continental Flying Spur

Variants
SWB
LWB
Speed
3.0 TDI 240hp LWB
3.0 TDI 245hp LWB
3.0 TDI 4Motion
3.6
3.6 LWB
4.2
4.2 LWB
6.0
6.0 LWB
Standard
Speed

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
443 L / 15.6 cu ft
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
475 L / 16.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
20.0 L / 21.1 qt
19.0 L / 20.1 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.4 L / 9.9 qt
12.5 L / 13.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
96.0 L / 25.4 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers
5
Payload
505 kg / 1113 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
12.9 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
11.5 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
15.9 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double wishbone
Multi-link
Spring Strut
Suspension | Rear
Pneumatic
Multi-link
Helical spring
Tire Size
265/45 ZR20 (std), 265/40 ZR21 (optional, Speed)
255/45 R18
275/40 R19

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
118 mm / 4.6 in
Size | Height
SWB: 1521 mm, EWB: 1541 mm
1450 mm / 57.1 in
1479 mm / 58.2 in
Size | Length
SWB: 5575 mm, EWB: 5825 mm
5307 mm / 208.9 in
Size | Width
2208 mm / 86.9 in (mirror unfolded) | 1926 mm / 75.8 in (mirror folded)
1903 mm / 74.9 in
1937 mm / 76.3 in
Track Width | Front
1605.0 mm / 63.2 in
1630.0 mm / 64.2 in
1623.0 mm / 63.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1651.0 mm / 65.0 in
1617.0 mm / 63.7 in
1607.0 mm / 63.3 in
Weight
2685 kg (Mulsanne, Speed); 2730 kg (EWB)
2475.0 kg / 5456.4 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 18
Wheelbase
3266 mm
3065 mm / 120.7 in

Performance

CO2 Emission
224 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.33
Fuel Economy
14.6 L/100km / 16.1 MPG (combined) | 22.8 L/100km / 10.3 MPG (urban) | 9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (highway)
26.4 L/100km / 8.9 MPG (urban) | 12.7 L/100km / 18.5 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
296 kph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2500 kg / 5512 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2400 kg / 5291 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
Engine | Bore
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.7:1
9.5:1
Engine | Displacement
6.8 L / 412.0 cu-in / 6752.0 cc
6.0 L / 366.0 cu-in / 5998.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
90.2 mm / 3.6 in
90.2 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged petrol V8 engine
Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol W12 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Fuel Capacity
96 L
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic

Production

Availability
2016 ~ 2020
Debut
2009 Pebble Beach

Reviews

Neofiliac score
63%
74%
49%
Pros
  • Exceptionally luxurious
  • Very imposing
  • Virtually unlimited customizability
  • Down to 4.9s 0-100kph time
  • Up to 537hp of power and tremendous 1100Nm of torque
  • Proven W12 engine
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good towing capacity
  • Down to 4.8s 0-100kph time
  • Up to awe-inspiring 610hp of power and 750Nm of torque
Cons
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Perhaps too conspicuous
  • Stuck to AWD
  • Ageing styling
  • Very heavy
  • Lost V10 diesel
  • Questionable exterior design
  • Very front-heavy

Price

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