The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
€ 84,800
€ 104,500
€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,500
ⓘ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 W12
58.2
74.9
84
57.1
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
120.9
199.7
113.4
199
199.7 in
Length
199 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton W12
4464 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
818 lb
15.49 %
General
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton 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 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
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740d
302 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton W12
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 740d
443 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton 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 W12
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14.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.78 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
15 mpg
BMW 740d
34 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
27 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
710 mi
Range
359 mi
BMW 740d
710 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton 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).
295.5 kWh
BMW 740d
144 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
