The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 78,200
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
€ 84,800
 BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 78,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800

ⓘ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 VW Phaeton long V6 FSI is 4.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
BMW 740d
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
74.9
83.8
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
120.9
199.7
203.7 in
Length
199.7 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
BMW 740d
4963 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
498 lb
10.04 %
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
BMW 740d
3D
Generation
F01
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
BMW 740d
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
*CMV*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
276 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
17.98 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
20 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
14 mpg
city
27 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
710 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
478 mi
710 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
144 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
221.6 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data