The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
€ 80,400
€ 60,000
€ 80,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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
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
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4533 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
5.89 %
General
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton V6
F01
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton V6
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N54
Engine Series
N54-B30
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 740i
322 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.05 lb/hp
BMW 740i
13.25 lb/hp
19.05 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 740i
24 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
514 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 740i
514 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
229.2 kWh
BMW 740i
187.5 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
