The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 84,800

€ 121,400

€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 121,400
ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long W12
58.2
74.9
84
57.1
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
120.9
199.7
118.1
203.9
199.7 in
Length
203.9 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long W12
4464 lb
Curb Weight
5364 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb

Weight Difference:
899 lb
16.76 %

General
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long W12
F01
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long W12
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*BRN*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
BMW 740d
302 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
BMW 740d
443 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12
Performance
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12
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14.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.78 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW 740d
34 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
27 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
710 mi
Range
386 mi
BMW 740d
710 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
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).
274.7 kWh
BMW 740d
144 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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