The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 81,400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 99,700
 BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 740d
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,700

ⓘ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. The VW Phaeton long V6 TDI is 2.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 740d.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740d
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
57.8
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
75.1 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
120.9
201.6
203.9 in
Length
201.6 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740d
5099 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5743 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
712 lb
13.96 %
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740d
3D
Generation
G11
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 740d
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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 hp
316 hp
BMW 740d
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 740d

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740d
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 740d
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
866 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
866 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data