The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 87,000
€ 88,500
€ 87,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton long V8 is 3.8 inches longer and 0.8 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740d
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.9
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
118.1
203.7
120.9
200
203.7 in
Length
200 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740d
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb
Weight Difference:
681 lb
13.29 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740d
3D
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
*BGH*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.38 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
14.38 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740d
12 mpg
city
32 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
427 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
427 mi
828 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
248.2 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).
123.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
248.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
