The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
€ 89,300
€ 103,200
€ 89,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton V10 TDI is 7.2 inches shorter and 1.4 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
BMW 740Li
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
113.4
199
126.4
206.2
199 in
Length
206.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
BMW 740Li
5467 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
1279 lb
23.39 %
General
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
BMW 740Li
3D
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
BMW 740Li
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*AJS*
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li
Performance
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
BMW 740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.01 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
13.01 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 740Li
14 mpg
city
24 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
490 mi
Range
664 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
664 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
