The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)

€ 84,800
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 89,300
 VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton V10 TDI
€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,300

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
74.9
84
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.2 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
113.4
199
199.7 in
Length
199 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4464 lb
Curb Weight
5467 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6592 lb
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
1003 lb
18.34 %
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)

General

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
F01
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 740d
302 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 740d
443 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V10 TDI

Performance

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V10 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.78 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 740d
34 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
27 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW 740d
710 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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).
234.5 kWh
BMW 740d
144 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data