The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 85,100
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 72,500
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500

ⓘ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. The BMW 740d is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
74.9 in
Width
75.1 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
113.4
199.2
200 in
Length
199.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4985 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
708 lb
14.2 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

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)
8-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
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
242 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Performance

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

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 740d
41 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
872 mi
Range
658 mi
BMW 740d
872 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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).
174.9 kWh
BMW 740d
117.3 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 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
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data