The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

€ 84,800
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 64,500
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 740d is 0.7 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
74.9
84
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
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 V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
113.4
199
199.7 in
Length
199 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
459 lb
9.32 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 V6 TDI DPF
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 740d
302 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 740d
443 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Performance

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
14.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.78 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 740d
34 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 740d
710 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
BMW 740d
144 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data