The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 760i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 137,300

€ 81,400

€ 137,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400
ⓘ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. The BMW 760i is 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
BMW 760i
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
58
74.9
84
57.1
75.1
83.4
74.9 in
Width
75.1 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
120.9
199.7
118.1
203.9
199.7 in
Length
203.9 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 760i
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4641 lb
Curb Weight
5099 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb

Weight Difference:
459 lb
9 %

General
BMW 760i
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
F01
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 760i
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N74
Engine Series
N74-B60
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
537 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 760i
537 hp
242 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
553 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 760i
553 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
BMW 760i
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 760i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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8.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
BMW 760i
8.64 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 760i
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 760i
18 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
395 mi
Range
658 mi
BMW 760i
395 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
244.5 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).
174.9 kWh
BMW 760i
244.5 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 760i
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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