The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 68,000
€ 84,800
€ 68,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Phaeton V6 is just 1.7 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 2.9 cm lower than the BMW 740d.
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740d
1450
1903
2129
1479
1902
2134
1903 mm
Width
1902 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1450 mm
Height
1479 mm
2881
5055
3070
5072
5055 mm
Length
5072 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740d
2184 kg
Kerb Weight
2025 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2580 kg
Weight Difference:
159 kg
7.28 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740d
3D
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740d
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
*BKL*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 bhp
302 bhp
BMW 740d
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
315 NM
600 NM
BMW 740d
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
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9.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.71 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6
9.18 kg/bhp
6.71 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
23 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 740d
16 mpg
city
32 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
462 mi
Range
710 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
710 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
144 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
