The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 84,800
€ 72,500
€ 84,800
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 1.3 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 2.9 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
1479
1902
2134
1450
1908
2118
1902 mm
Width
1908 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2118 mm
1479 mm
Height
1450 mm
3070
5072
2881
5059
5072 mm
Length
5059 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
2025 kg
Kerb Weight
2261 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2780 kg
Weight Difference:
236 kg
10.44 %
General
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
F01
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-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
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
302 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 740d
302 bhp
242 bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 740d
600 NM
500 NM
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Performance
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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6.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.34 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.71 kg/bhp
9.34 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 740d
40 mpg
33 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
710 mi
Range
658 mi
BMW 740d
710 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 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).
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
144 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
