The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 81,400
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 70,000
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 740d is 0.5 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
74.9
83.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.2 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
113.4
199.2
199.7 in
Length
199.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
624 lb
12.68 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
F01
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 740d
302 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 740d
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Performance

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.24 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 740d
34 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
658 mi
BMW 740d
720 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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).
174.9 kWh
BMW 740d
141.9 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data