The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 71,900
€ 81,400
€ 71,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400
ⓘ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 DPF is 10.3 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 2.9 cm lower than the BMW 740d.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740d
1450
1903
2129
1479
1902
2134
1903 mm
Width
1902 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1450 mm
Height
1479 mm
3001
5175
3070
5072
5175 mm
Length
5072 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740d
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2505 kg
Weight Difference:
283 kg
12.67 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740d
3D
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
*CAR*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
230 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
230 bhp
302 bhp
BMW 740d
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
450 NM
600 NM
BMW 740d
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
▶ REPLAY
9.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.46 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
9.71 kg/bhp
6.46 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
30 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 740d
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
595 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
720 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
141.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
