The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 85,100
€ 68,000
€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer and 0.8 inches taller.
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6
57.9
74.9
84
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
120.9
200
113.4
199
200 in
Length
199 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4815 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
538 lb
11.17 %
General
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6
F01
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton 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
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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13.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
BMW 740d
13.84 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 740d
41 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
34 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
872 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 740d
872 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
Environmental Impact
117.3 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
117.3 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
