The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)

€ 88,700
BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740Li
€ 93,600
 VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
€ 88,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 740Li is 1.7 inches longer and 1.2 inches taller.
BMW 740Li
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
58.3
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
126.4
205.5
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
118.1
203.7
205.5 in
Length
203.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740Li
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4233 lb
Curb Weight
5560 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6680 lb
BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
1327 lb
23.87 %
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)

General

BMW 740Li
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
F02
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 740Li
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 740Li
316 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI

Performance

BMW 740Li
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
13.4 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740Li
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 740Li
30 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
629 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW 740Li
629 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
234.5 kWh
BMW 740Li
149.7 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740Li
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data