The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 81,400
€ 85,200
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,200
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 740Li.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Li
57.1
75.1
83.4
58.2
74.9
84
75.1 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
58.2 in
118.1
203.9
126.4
205.2
203.9 in
Length
205.2 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Li
5099 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb
Weight Difference:
756 lb
14.83 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Li
3D
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 740Li
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
*CEX*
Engine Code
N54-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Li
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
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21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.07 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 740Li
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
658 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
510 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
189.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
189.4 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
