The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)
€ 99,600
€ 58,300
€ 99,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 740d is 1.7 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6
58.2
74.9
85.4
57.1
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
120.9
200.7
113.4
199
200.7 in
Length
199 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.5 %
General
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6
G11
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 740d
316 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 740d
502 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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13.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.48 lb/hp
BMW 740d
13.57 lb/hp
18.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 740d
40 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
32 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
821 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW 740d
821 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
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).
216 kWh
BMW 740d
121.3 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
