The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 98,300
€ 99,800
€ 98,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,800
ⓘ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. The VW Phaeton long V8 is 5.9 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the BMW 740Li.
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740Li
1450
1903
2118
1485
1902
2169
1903 mm
Width
1902 mm
2118 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2169 mm
1450 mm
Height
1485 mm
3001
5179
3210
5238
5179 mm
Length
5238 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740Li
2273 kg
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
2780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2445 kg
Weight Difference:
428 kg
18.83 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740Li
3D
Generation
G12
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740Li
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*BGH*
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4172 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
330 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 bhp
322 bhp
BMW 740Li
430 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
430 NM
450 NM
BMW 740Li
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
▶ REPLAY
6.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.73 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V8
6.89 kg/bhp
5.73 kg/bhp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
23 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 740Li
16 mpg
city
30 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 L
447 mi
Range
713 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
447 mi
713 mi
BMW 740Li
Environmental Impact
236.9 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
236.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
507 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
515 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
