The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 81,400
€ 76,100
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 740d is 4.1 inches shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long V6
58.2
74.9
84
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.2 in
Height
57.1 in
120.9
199.7
118.1
203.7
199.7 in
Length
203.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long V6
4299 lb
Curb Weight
5018 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb
Weight Difference:
719 lb
14.33 %
General
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long V6
F01
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long V6
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 740d
302 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton long V6
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 740d
443 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6
Performance
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
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14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.24 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 740d
34 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
720 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 740d
720 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
Environmental Impact
141.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
229.2 kWh
BMW 740d
141.9 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
