The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. BMW 760Li Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 89,300
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton V10 TDI
€ 147,900
 BMW 760Li Automatic (12 - 13) BMW 760Li
€ 89,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 147,900

ⓘ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 V10 TDI is 6.5 inches shorter and 1.2 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
BMW 760Li
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
74.9
83.8
58.3
Blueprint BMW 760Li Automatic (12 - 13)
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
113.4
199
Blueprint BMW 760Li Automatic (12 - 13)
126.4
205.5
199 in
Length
205.5 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
BMW 760Li
5467 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6096 lb
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
9.27 %
BMW 760Li Automatic (12 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
BMW 760Li
3D
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
BMW 760Li
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N74
*AJS*
Engine Code
N74-B60
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
12
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
537 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 hp
537 hp
BMW 760Li
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW 760Li

Performance

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
BMW 760Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V10 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 760Li

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.24 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
9.24 lb/hp
BMW 760Li

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
BMW 760Li
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
18 mpg
BMW 760Li
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
385 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
385 mi
BMW 760Li
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).
244.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
244.5 kWh
BMW 760Li
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
488 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
BMW 760Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data