The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 80,400
€ 64,500
€ 80,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 740i is 0.7 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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
113.4
199
199.7 in
Length
199 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
657 lb
13.35 %
General
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
F01
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N54
Engine Series
N54-B30
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 740i
322 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
BMW 740i
13.25 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 740i
24 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
514 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 740i
514 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
BMW 740i
187.5 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
