The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)
€ 58,300
€ 103,300
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,300
ⓘ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 V6 is 7.2 inches shorter and 1.4 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740Le iPerformance
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 V6
BMW 740Le iPerformance
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.99 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740Le iPerformance
3D
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740Le iPerformance
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*BKL*
Engine Code
B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740Le iPerformance
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Le iPerformance
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.8 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
13.8 lb/hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
102 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
21 mpg
102 mpg
BMW 740Le iPerformance
15 mpg
city
No data
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
490 mi
Range
1243 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
1243 mi
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Environmental Impact
216 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).
43.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
216 kWh
43.6 kWh
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740Le iPerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
