The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 73,500
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 81,400
 BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 73,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400

ⓘ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 TDI is 4.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740d
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
74.9
83.8
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 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 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 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 TDI
BMW 740d
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
624 lb
12.68 %
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740d
3D
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
*CEX*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
20.77 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
26 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
621 mi
720 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
185.2 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).
141.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
185.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data