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Compare Audi A8 D3 vs Volkswagen Phaeton vs Bentley Continental Flying Spur

Variants
3.0 CVT
3.0 CVT LWB
3.0 TDI DPF quattro AT LWB
3.0 TDI PDF quattro AT
3.0 TDI quattro AT
3.2 FSI CVT
3.2 FSI CVT LWB
3.2 FSI quattro AT
3.7 V8 quattro AT
4.0 TDI quattro AT
4.0 TDI quattro AT LWB
4.2 BiTDI quattro AT LWB
4.2 BiTDI quattro DPF AT
4.2 FSI quattro AT
4.2 FSI quattro AT LWB
4.2 quattro AT
4.2 quattro AT LWB
6.0 W12 quattro AT
6.0 W12 quattro AT LWB
3.0 TDI
3.2
3.2 4Motion
3.2 4Motion LWB
3.2 MT
4.2 4Motion
4.2 4Motion LWB
5.0 TDI 4Motion
5.0 TDI 4Motion LWB
6.0 420hp 4Motion
6.0 450hp 4Motion
6.0 4Motion LWB
Standard
Speed

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
475 L / 16.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
19.0 L / 20.1 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
12.5 L / 13.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
505 kg / 1113 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Spring Strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Helical spring
Tire Size
275/40 R19

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Platform
D1

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
120 mm / 4.7 in
Size | Height
1450 mm / 57.1 in
1479 mm / 58.2 in
Size | Length
5307 mm / 208.9 in
Size | Width
1903 mm / 74.9 in
1937 mm / 76.3 in
Track Width | Front
1628.0 mm / 64.1 in
1623.0 mm / 63.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1612.0 mm / 63.5 in
1607.0 mm / 63.3 in
Weight
2475.0 kg / 5456.4 lbs
Wheelbase
3065 mm / 120.7 in

Performance

Fuel Economy
26.4 L/100km / 8.9 MPG (urban) | 12.7 L/100km / 18.5 MPG (highway)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Engine | Displacement
6.0 L / 366.0 cu-in / 5998.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
90.2 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Type
Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol W12 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Reviews

Neofiliac score
77%
77%
49%
Pros
  • Glorious 4.2 TDI and W12 engine options
  • Much improved ZF 6HP transmission
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Much more modern inside
  • Highly interesting VR6, V10, and W12 engine options
  • Superb fit and finish
  • Smooth, quiet, and well appointed
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Down to 4.8s 0-100kph time
  • Up to awe-inspiring 610hp of power and 750Nm of torque
Cons
  • Unreliable range of FSI engines
  • Adoption of CVT for FWD
  • Front-heavy
  • Addicted to AWD
  • Questionable exterior design
  • Very front-heavy

Price

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