The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) vs. BMW 740e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)
€ 86,300

€ 97,900

€ 86,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,900
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
BMW 740e iPerformance
57.1
74.9
83.4
58.2
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
58.2 in
118.1
203.9
120.9
200.7
203.9 in
Length
200.7 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
BMW 740e iPerformance
4963 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
608 lb
12.25 %

General
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
BMW 740e iPerformance
3D
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
BMW 740e iPerformance
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*CMV*
Engine Code
B48

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
276 hp
322 hp
BMW 740e iPerformance
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 740e iPerformance
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
BMW 740e iPerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740e iPerformance
▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
17.98 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
BMW 740e iPerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
BMW 740e iPerformance
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
102 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
21 mpg
102 mpg
BMW 740e iPerformance
14 mpg
city
No data
28 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
490 mi
Range
1243 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
490 mi
1243 mi
BMW 740e iPerformance
Environmental Impact
216 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).
43.6 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
216 kWh
43.6 kWh
BMW 740e iPerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
87 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
BMW 740e iPerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data