The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 88,500
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 65,800
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 88,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800

ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer and 0.8 inches taller.
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
113.4
199
200 in
Length
199 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
481 lb
9.77 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
F01
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Performance

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.38 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 740d
39 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 740d
828 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
185.2 kWh
BMW 740d
123.4 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data