2005 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 909 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Bentley |
| Model | Phaeton | Continental Supersports |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4921 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 329 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
