The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)

€ 78,200
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
€ 103,200
 BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) BMW 740Li
€ 78,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,200

ⓘ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 FSI is 2.5 inches shorter and 1.4 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
BMW 740Li
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
74.9
83.8
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
126.4
206.2
203.7 in
Length
206.2 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
BMW 740Li
4963 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5512 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
774 lb
15.6 %
BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
BMW 740Li
3D
Generation
G12
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
BMW 740Li
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*CMV*
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
276 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li

Performance

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

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
20 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 740Li
14 mpg
city
24 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
664 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
478 mi
664 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
221.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data