The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
€ 80,400
€ 87,000
€ 80,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,000
ⓘ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 740i is 4.1 inches shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton long V8
58.2
74.9
84
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.2 in
Height
57.1 in
120.9
199.7
118.1
203.7
199.7 in
Length
203.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton long V8
4266 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb
Weight Difference:
858 lb
16.75 %
General
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton long V8
F01
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton long V8
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N54
Engine Series
N54-B30
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 740i
322 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton long V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
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13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
BMW 740i
13.25 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 740i
24 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
17 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
514 mi
Range
427 mi
BMW 740i
514 mi
427 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
248.2 kWh
BMW 740i
187.5 kWh
248.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
