The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. BMW 750i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 58,300
€ 116,300
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton V6 is 1.7 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 750i
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.2
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
58.2 in
113.4
199
120.9
200.7
199 in
Length
200.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 750i
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.5 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 750i
3D
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 750i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
*BKL*
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
443 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
443 hp
BMW 750i
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 750i
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 750i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 750i
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.68 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
9.68 lb/hp
BMW 750i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 750i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
21 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 750i
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
490 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
598 mi
BMW 750i
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
216 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 750i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 750i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
