The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 81,400
€ 84,800
€ 81,400
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. The VW Phaeton long V6 TDI is 10.7 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 2.9 cm lower than the BMW 740d.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740d
1450
1908
2118
1479
1902
2134
1908 mm
Width
1902 mm
2118 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1450 mm
Height
1479 mm
3001
5179
3070
5072
5179 mm
Length
5072 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740d
2313 kg
Kerb Weight
2025 kg
2850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2580 kg
Weight Difference:
288 kg
12.45 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740d
3D
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-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
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 bhp
302 bhp
BMW 740d
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
500 NM
600 NM
BMW 740d
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740d
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
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9.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.71 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
9.56 kg/bhp
6.71 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
33 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 740d
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
658 mi
Range
710 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
710 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
144 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
537 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
