The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 58,300
€ 85,200
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton V6 is 6.2 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740Li
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.2
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
58.2 in
113.4
199
126.4
205.2
199 in
Length
205.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740Li
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.25 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740Li
3D
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740Li
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
*BKL*
Engine Code
N54-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740Li
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
21 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 740Li
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
490 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
510 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
189.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
216 kWh
189.4 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
