The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 745Le xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
€ 109,800

€ 60,000

€ 109,800
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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 745Le is 8.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
BMW 745Le
VW Phaeton V6
58.2
74.9
85.4
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.2 in
Height
57.1 in
126.4
207.1
113.4
199
207.1 in
Length
199 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 745Le
VW Phaeton V6
4762 lb
Curb Weight
4533 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
4.81 %

General
BMW 745Le
VW Phaeton V6
G12
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 745Le
VW Phaeton V6
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58
Engine Code
*BKL*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
389 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 745Le
389 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 745Le
443 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
BMW 745Le
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 745Le
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6
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12.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.05 lb/hp
BMW 745Le
12.24 lb/hp
19.05 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 745Le
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
102 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 745Le
102 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
No data
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1243 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 745Le
1243 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
Environmental Impact
43.6 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 745Le
43.6 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
85 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 745Le
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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