The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 745e Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 101,000
€ 116,500
€ 101,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,500
ⓘ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 745e is 2.4 inches longer and 0.7 inches taller.
BMW 745e
VW Phaeton W12
57.8
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
57.8 in
Height
57.1 in
120.9
201.6
113.4
199.2
201.6 in
Length
199.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 745e
VW Phaeton W12
4564 lb
Curb Weight
5273 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
710 lb
13.46 %
General
BMW 745e
VW Phaeton W12
G11
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 745e
VW Phaeton W12
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
389 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
BMW 745e
389 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
BMW 745e
443 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
BMW 745e
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 745e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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11.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.88 lb/hp
BMW 745e
11.73 lb/hp
11.88 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 745e
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW 745e
112 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
No data
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1361 mi
Range
386 mi
BMW 745e
1361 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
Environmental Impact
39.8 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).
274.7 kWh
BMW 745e
39.8 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
72 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 745e
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
