The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 89,300
€ 84,800
€ 89,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Phaeton V10 TDI is just 1.7 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 2.9 cm lower than the BMW 740d.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
BMW 740d
1450
1903
2129
1479
1902
2134
1903 mm
Width
1902 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1450 mm
Height
1479 mm
2881
5055
3070
5072
5055 mm
Length
5072 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
BMW 740d
2480 kg
Kerb Weight
2025 kg
2990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2580 kg
Weight Difference:
455 kg
18.35 %
General
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
BMW 740d
3D
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
BMW 740d
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
*AJS*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
4921 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
309 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 bhp
302 bhp
BMW 740d
750 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
750 NM
600 NM
BMW 740d
Performance
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
▶ REPLAY
8.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.71 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
8.03 kg/bhp
6.71 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
25 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 740d
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
33 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
490 mi
Range
710 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
710 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
234.5 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).
144 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
308 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
