The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 99,600
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 740d
€ 73,500
 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 99,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 740d is 3 inches shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.2 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
120.9
200.7
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
118.1
203.7
200.7 in
Length
203.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
635 lb
12.9 %
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
G11
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 long V6 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 740d
316 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 740d
502 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

Performance

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

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 740d
40 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 740d
821 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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
121.3 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data