The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 97,900

€ 63,600

€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,600
ⓘ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 TDI DPF
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 TDI DPF
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb

Weight Difference:
569 lb
11.56 %

General
BMW 740e iPerformance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
G11
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740e iPerformance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48
Engine Code
*BMK*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 740e iPerformance
322 hp
222 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 740e iPerformance
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 740e iPerformance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740e iPerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
BMW 740e iPerformance
13.52 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740e iPerformance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
102 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 740e iPerformance
102 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1243 mi
Range
583 mi
BMW 740e iPerformance
1243 mi
583 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
197.5 kWh
BMW 740e iPerformance
43.6 kWh
197.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
87 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740e iPerformance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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