The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 84,800
€ 75,300
€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,300
ⓘ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. The BMW 740d is 10.3 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 2.9 cm taller than the VW Phaeton long V6.
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long V6
1479
1902
2134
1450
1903
2129
1902 mm
Width
1903 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1479 mm
Height
1450 mm
3070
5072
3001
5175
5072 mm
Length
5175 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3001 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long V6
2025 kg
Kerb Weight
2276 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2780 kg
Weight Difference:
251 kg
11.03 %
General
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long V6
F01
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
302 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 740d
302 bhp
238 bhp
VW Phaeton long V6
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
BMW 740d
600 NM
315 NM
VW Phaeton long V6
Performance
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
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6.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.56 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.71 kg/bhp
9.56 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 740d
40 mpg
23 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
32 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
31 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
710 mi
Range
459 mi
BMW 740d
710 mi
459 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
Environmental Impact
144 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).
231.1 kWh
BMW 740d
144 kWh
231.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
183 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
504 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
