The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 94,200
€ 108,600
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 W12
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 W12
3968 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
1407 lb
26.18 %
General
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton long W12
G11
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton long W12
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740i
322 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12
Performance
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton long W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
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12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
BMW 740i
12.32 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
15 mpg
BMW 740i
35 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
25 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
713 mi
Range
359 mi
BMW 740i
713 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
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).
295.5 kWh
BMW 740i
128.7 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740i
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
