The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 740Le iPerformance xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19)

€ 81,400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 106,700
 BMW 740Le iPerformance xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19) BMW 740Le iPerformance
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 106,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Phaeton long V6 TDI is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW 740Le iPerformance.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Le iPerformance
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Le iPerformance xDrive Steptronic (16 - 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
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint BMW 740Le iPerformance xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19)
126.4
206.2
203.9 in
Length
206.2 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Le iPerformance
5099 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5853 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
525 lb
10.3 %
BMW 740Le iPerformance xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Le iPerformance
3D
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 740Le iPerformance
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*CEX*
Engine Code
B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 740Le iPerformance

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Le iPerformance
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Le iPerformance

▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.21 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.07 lb/hp
14.21 lb/hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
84 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
84 mpg
BMW 740Le iPerformance
20 mpg
city
No data
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
1021 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
1021 mi
BMW 740Le iPerformance
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).
53.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
53.1 kWh
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Le iPerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data