The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 94,200
€ 73,500
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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
118.1
203.7
200.7 in
Length
203.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
955 lb
19.4 %
General
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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 740i
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 740i
322 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
BMW 740i
12.32 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 740i
35 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
713 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 740i
713 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
185.2 kWh
BMW 740i
128.7 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
