The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 760i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 137,300
€ 81,500
€ 137,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,500
ⓘ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 760i is 0.7 inches longer and 0.9 inches taller.
BMW 760i
VW Phaeton V8
58
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 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 760i
VW Phaeton V8
4641 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
6.07 %
General
BMW 760i
VW Phaeton V8
F01
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 760i
VW Phaeton V8
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N74
Engine Series
N74-B60
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
537 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 760i
537 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
553 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 760i
553 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8
Performance
BMW 760i
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 760i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
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8.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
BMW 760i
8.64 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 760i
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 760i
18 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
13 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
395 mi
Range
430 mi
BMW 760i
395 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
246.2 kWh
BMW 760i
244.5 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 760i
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
