The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 750Li xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 115,700

€ 121,700

€ 115,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 121,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton long W12 is 2.5 inches shorter and 1.4 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 750Li
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
118.1
203.7
126.4
206.2
203.7 in
Length
206.2 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 750Li
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5765 lb

Weight Difference:
988 lb
18.38 %

General
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 750Li
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 750Li
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
*BRN*
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
443 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
444 hp
443 hp
BMW 750Li
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
413 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 750Li
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 750Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 750Li
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12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.11 lb/hp
9.9 lb/hp
BMW 750Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 750Li
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
16 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 750Li
11 mpg
city
20 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
386 mi
Range
584 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
386 mi
584 mi
BMW 750Li
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).
157.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
274.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 750Li
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 750Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data