The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 81,400
€ 88,700
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,700
ⓘ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 4 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 3.1 cm lower than the BMW 740Li.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Li
1450
1908
2118
1481
1902
2134
1908 mm
Width
1902 mm
2118 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1450 mm
Height
1481 mm
3001
5179
3210
5219
5179 mm
Length
5219 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Li
2313 kg
Kerb Weight
1920 kg
2850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2525 kg
Weight Difference:
393 kg
16.99 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Li
3D
Generation
F02
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Li
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N55
*CEX*
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 bhp
316 bhp
BMW 740Li
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
500 NM
450 NM
BMW 740Li
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Li
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
▶ REPLAY
9.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.08 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
9.56 kg/bhp
6.08 kg/bhp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
33 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 740Li
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
658 mi
Range
629 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
629 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
537 kg
Maximum Payload
605 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
