The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
€ 103,200
€ 60,000
€ 103,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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. The BMW 740Li is 18.3 cm longer, 0.1 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
BMW 740Li
VW Phaeton V6
1485
1902
2169
1450
1903
2129
1902 mm
Width
1903 mm
2169 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1485 mm
Height
1450 mm
3210
5238
2881
5055
5238 mm
Length
5055 mm
3210 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Li
VW Phaeton V6
1900 kg
Kerb Weight
2056 kg
2500 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2640 kg
Weight Difference:
156 kg
7.59 %
General
BMW 740Li
VW Phaeton V6
G12
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740Li
VW Phaeton V6
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
322 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 bhp
238 bhp
VW Phaeton V6
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
BMW 740Li
450 NM
315 NM
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
BMW 740Li
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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5.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.64 kg/bhp
BMW 740Li
5.9 kg/bhp
8.64 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Li
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 740Li
39 mpg
23 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
28 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
30 mpg
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
664 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 740Li
664 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
229.2 kWh
BMW 740Li
138.2 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Li
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
600 kg
Maximum Payload
584 kg
515 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
