The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. BMW 750Li Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 87,000
€ 97,000
€ 87,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,000
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 750Li
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.2
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
58.2 in
118.1
203.7
126.4
205.2
203.7 in
Length
205.2 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 750Li
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
593 lb
11.57 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 750Li
3D
Generation
F02
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 750Li
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
*BGH*
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
402 hp
BMW 750Li
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 750Li
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 750Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 750Li
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.27 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
11.27 lb/hp
BMW 750Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 750Li
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
21 mpg
BMW 750Li
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
427 mi
Range
447 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
427 mi
447 mi
BMW 750Li
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).
216 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
248.2 kWh
216 kWh
BMW 750Li
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 750Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
