The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 105,700

€ 78,200

€ 105,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,200
ⓘ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 740Ld is 3.2 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
BMW 740Ld
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
58.2
74.9
85.4
57.1
74.9
83.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.2 in
Height
57.1 in
126.4
207.1
118.1
203.9
207.1 in
Length
203.9 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Ld
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4464 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
5831 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
12.52 %

General
BMW 740Ld
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
G12
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740Ld
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 740Ld
316 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 740Ld
502 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
BMW 740Ld
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.54 lb/hp
BMW 740Ld
14.13 lb/hp
21.54 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Ld
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 740Ld
41 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
850 mi
Range
658 mi
BMW 740Ld
850 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
174.9 kWh
BMW 740Ld
117.3 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Ld
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data