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Variants
2.8 FSI CVT
3.0 TDI quattro AT LWB
3.0 TDI quattro AT
3.2 FSI CVT
3.2 FSI CVT LWB
3.2 FSI quattro AT
4.2 BiTDI quattro AT LWB
4.2 BiTDI quattro AT
4.2 FSI quattro AT
4.2 FSI quattro AT LWB
6.0 W12 quattro AT LWB
V8
W12
Hybrid

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
420 L / 14.83 cu ft
374 L / 13.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
20.0 L / 21.1 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.4 L / 9.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
96.0 L / 25.4 gal
Passengers
5
4
5
Payload
480 kg / 1058 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Double wishbone
Tire Size
255/45 R19

Construction

Battery | Capacity
18.0 kWh (gross) | 14.1 kWh (net)
Battery | Type
Lithium-ion
Body Style
4-door Sedan
Full-size luxury sedan
4-door Sedan
Platform
Volkswagen MSB

Dimensions

Size | Height
1484 mm
1515 mm / 59.6 in
Size | Length
5316 mm / 209.3 in
5400 mm / 212.6 in
Size | Width
1894 mm / 74.6 in
1987 mm
1900 mm / 74.8 in | 2125 mm / 83.7 in (mirror unfolded) | 1932 mm / 76.1 in (mirror folded)
Track Width | Front
1602.0 mm / 63.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1602.0 mm / 63.1 in
Weight
2585.0 kg / 5699.0 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 19
Wheelbase
3194 mm / 125.7 in
3116 mm / 122.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.2 sec
CO2 Emission
465 g/km
Electric Range
40.0 km / 24.9 mi
Fuel Economy
14.8 L / 100 km, 19.1 mpg
19.5 L/100km / 12.1 MPG (combined) | 28.8 L/100km / 8.2 MPG (urban) | 14.1 L/100km / 16.7 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
333 km/h
288.0 km/h / 179.0 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
ULEV
Euro 4
Engine
L410MT22
Engine | Bore
104.1 mm / 4.1 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
7.8:1
Engine | Displacement
6.8 L / 412.6 cu-in / 6761.0 cc
Engine | Power
6.0 L W12, 4.0 L V8
507.0 hp / 378.1 kW @ 4200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
75.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
99.1 mm / 3.9 in
Engine | Torque
1000 Nm / 737.6 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 2 values per cylinder
Fuel Capacity
90 L / 23.78 gal
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
8-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic ZF 8HP
Automatic

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2009
Debut
2019-06
Made In
UK

Reviews

Neofiliac score
75%
71%
59%
Pros
  • Superb suspension setup all-around
  • Amazing 4.2 TDI and W12 engines
  • Class-leading interior appointment
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Good power
  • Decent styling
  • Lots of luxury options
  • Exceptional elegance
  • Double-wishbone suspensions all-around
  • Exhaust characteristics of pushrod
  • Improved reliability
  • Up to 507hp of power and tremendous 1000Nm of torque
Cons
  • Arguably worse styling than pre-facelift
  • Still very nose heavy
  • Unreliable range of FSI engines
  • Use of CVT for FWD
  • Too many electronic gimmicks?
  • Hybrid nonsense
  • Downgrade from the Mulsanne
  • Very high fuel consumption

Price

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