The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 750i Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 93,000
€ 89,200
€ 93,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 750i is 4.1 inches shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
BMW 750i
VW Phaeton long V8
58.2
74.9
84
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.2 in
Height
57.1 in
120.9
199.7
118.1
203.7
199.7 in
Length
203.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 750i
VW Phaeton long V8
4453 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb
Weight Difference:
670 lb
13.08 %
General
BMW 750i
VW Phaeton long V8
F01
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 750i
VW Phaeton long V8
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 750i
402 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 750i
443 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
BMW 750i
VW Phaeton long V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 750i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
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11.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
BMW 750i
11.08 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 750i
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 750i
21 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
447 mi
Range
430 mi
BMW 750i
447 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
Environmental Impact
216 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).
246.2 kWh
BMW 750i
216 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 750i
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
