The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 750i xDrive Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 98,800
€ 115,000
€ 98,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 750i is 0.7 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
BMW 750i
VW Phaeton W12
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
113.4
199
199.7 in
Length
199 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 750i
VW Phaeton W12
4641 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
642 lb
12.15 %
General
BMW 750i
VW Phaeton W12
F01
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 750i
VW Phaeton W12
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 750i
402 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
BMW 750i
443 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
BMW 750i
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 750i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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11.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
BMW 750i
11.54 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 750i
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW 750i
20 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
428 mi
Range
386 mi
BMW 750i
428 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
Environmental Impact
225.5 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 750i
225.5 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 750i
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
