The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)

€ 81,400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 103,200
 BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) BMW 740Li
€ 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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW 740Li.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Li
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
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 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
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 740Li
5099 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5512 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
911 lb
17.87 %
BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Li
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 740Li
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*CEX*
Engine Code
B58-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 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 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
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 740Li
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data