The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)
€ 87,000
€ 103,300
€ 87,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton long V8 is 2.5 inches shorter and 1.4 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740Le iPerformance
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
118.1
203.7
126.4
206.2
203.7 in
Length
206.2 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740Le iPerformance
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb
Weight Difference:
681 lb
13.29 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740Le iPerformance
3D
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740Le iPerformance
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*BGH*
Engine Code
B48
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740Le iPerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Le iPerformance
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.8 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
13.8 lb/hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
102 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
102 mpg
BMW 740Le iPerformance
12 mpg
city
No data
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
427 mi
Range
1243 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
427 mi
1243 mi
BMW 740Le iPerformance
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).
43.6 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
248.2 kWh
43.6 kWh
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740Le iPerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
