The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 75,300
€ 99,700
€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton long V6 is 2.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long V6
BMW 740d
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.8
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
57.8 in
118.1
203.7
120.9
201.6
203.7 in
Length
201.6 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6
BMW 740d
5018 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5743 lb
Weight Difference:
631 lb
12.58 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6
BMW 740d
3D
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6
BMW 740d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
*BKL*
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
238 hp
316 hp
BMW 740d
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
232 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6
BMW 740d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.88 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
21.08 lb/hp
13.88 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 740d
13 mpg
city
34 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
459 mi
Range
866 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
459 mi
866 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
231.1 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
231.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
