The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

€ 99,800
BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 740Li
€ 71,900
 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
€ 99,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900

ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer and 1.4 inches taller.
BMW 740Li
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
74.9
85.4
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
126.4
206.2
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
118.1
203.7
206.2 in
Length
203.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740Li
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
855 lb
17.37 %
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

BMW 740Li
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
G12
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 V6 TDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

Performance

BMW 740Li
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
12.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
12.63 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740Li
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 740Li
35 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 740Li
713 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
BMW 740Li
128.7 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740Li
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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