The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 108,600
€ 85,100
€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,100
ⓘ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 W12 is 3.8 inches longer and 0.8 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long W12
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 W12
BMW 740d
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5545 lb
Weight Difference:
1098 lb
20.43 %
General
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 740d
3D
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 740d
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
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Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
414 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
406 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
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12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.84 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.98 lb/hp
13.84 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
15 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 740d
10 mpg
city
34 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
359 mi
Range
872 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
359 mi
872 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
295.5 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
295.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
