The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
€ 81,400
€ 103,200
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Phaeton long V6 TDI is 5.9 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the BMW 740Li.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Li
1450
1908
2118
1485
1902
2169
1908 mm
Width
1902 mm
2118 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2169 mm
1450 mm
Height
1485 mm
3001
5179
3210
5238
5179 mm
Length
5238 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Li
2313 kg
Kerb Weight
1900 kg
2850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2500 kg
Weight Difference:
413 kg
17.86 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Li
3D
Generation
G12
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-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 turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*CEX*
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 bhp
322 bhp
BMW 740Li
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1380 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
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
▶ REPLAY
9.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.9 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
9.56 kg/bhp
5.9 kg/bhp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
33 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740Li
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 L
658 mi
Range
664 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
664 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
537 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
515 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
