The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 73,500
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 105,600
 BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 740Ld
€ 73,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,600

ⓘ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 TDI is 2.5 inches shorter and 1.4 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Ld
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
74.9
83.8
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
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 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
126.4
206.2
203.7 in
Length
206.2 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Ld
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
536 lb
10.89 %
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Ld
3D
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI
BMW 740Ld
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
*CEX*
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 hp
316 hp
BMW 740Ld
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740Ld

Performance

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

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Ld

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
26 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740Ld
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
621 mi
808 mi
BMW 740Ld
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).
123.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
185.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740Ld
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data