The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19) vs. VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)
€ 97,900
€ 58,300
€ 97,900
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 740e iPerformance is 1.7 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
BMW 740e iPerformance
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 740e iPerformance
VW Phaeton V6
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1 %
General
BMW 740e iPerformance
VW Phaeton V6
G11
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 740e iPerformance
VW Phaeton V6
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48
Engine Code
*BKL*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 740e iPerformance
322 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 740e iPerformance
369 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
BMW 740e iPerformance
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740e iPerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.48 lb/hp
BMW 740e iPerformance
13.52 lb/hp
18.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740e iPerformance
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
102 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 740e iPerformance
102 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
No data
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1243 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW 740e iPerformance
1243 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V6
Environmental Impact
43.6 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 740e iPerformance
43.6 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
87 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740e iPerformance
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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