The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)

€ 99,800
BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 740Li
€ 89,300
 VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton V10 TDI
€ 99,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 740Li is 7.2 inches longer and 1.4 inches taller.
BMW 740Li
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
74.9
85.4
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
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 V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
113.4
199
206.2 in
Length
199 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740Li
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4068 lb
Curb Weight
5467 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6592 lb
BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
1400 lb
25.61 %
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)

General

BMW 740Li
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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 V10 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V10 TDI

Performance

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

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V10 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
12.63 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740Li
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 740Li
35 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW 740Li
713 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V10 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).
234.5 kWh
BMW 740Li
128.7 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740Li
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data