The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)

€ 89,200
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW Phaeton long V8
€ 80,400
 BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 740i
€ 89,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,400

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton long V8 is 4.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740i
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
74.9
83.8
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
120.9
199.7
203.7 in
Length
199.7 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740i
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
858 lb
16.75 %
BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)

General

VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740i
3D
Generation
F01
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 740i
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
*BGH*
Engine Code
N54-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
322 hp
BMW 740i
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740i

Performance

VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V8

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
BMW 740i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 740i
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
430 mi
Range
514 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
430 mi
514 mi
BMW 740i
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
187.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
246.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data