The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 115,700
€ 99,800
€ 115,700
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 W12 is 6.3 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the BMW 740Li.
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 740Li
1450
1903
2129
1485
1902
2169
1903 mm
Width
1902 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2169 mm
1450 mm
Height
1485 mm
3001
5175
3210
5238
5175 mm
Length
5238 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 740Li
2438 kg
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
2910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2445 kg
Weight Difference:
593 kg
24.32 %
General
VW Phaeton long W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 740Li
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*BRN*
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
5998 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
444 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
444 bhp
322 bhp
BMW 740Li
560 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
560 NM
450 NM
BMW 740Li
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
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5.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.73 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long W12
5.49 kg/bhp
5.73 kg/bhp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
19 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 740Li
13 mpg
city
30 mpg
27 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 L
386 mi
Range
713 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
386 mi
713 mi
BMW 740Li
Environmental Impact
274.7 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 W12
274.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
472 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
515 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
