The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. BMW 745Le xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 108,600
€ 109,800
€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton long W12 is 3.3 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 745Le
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.2
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
58.2 in
118.1
203.7
126.4
207.1
203.7 in
Length
207.1 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 745Le
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4762 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5964 lb
Weight Difference:
613 lb
11.4 %
General
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 745Le
3D
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 745Le
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
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Engine Code
B58
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
389 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
414 hp
389 hp
BMW 745Le
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
406 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 745Le
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 745Le
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 745Le
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12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.98 lb/hp
12.24 lb/hp
BMW 745Le
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 745Le
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
102 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
15 mpg
102 mpg
BMW 745Le
10 mpg
city
No data
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
359 mi
Range
1243 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
359 mi
1243 mi
BMW 745Le
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).
43.6 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
295.5 kWh
43.6 kWh
BMW 745Le
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
85 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 745Le
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
