The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 70,500
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Phaeton V6 FSI
€ 81,400
 BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 70,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton V6 FSI is 0.7 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
BMW 740d
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
74.9
83.8
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
113.4
199
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
199 in
Length
199.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
BMW 740d
4749 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
9.48 %
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

General

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
BMW 740d
3D
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
BMW 740d
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
*CMV*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
276 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
17.21 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
20 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
478 mi
720 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
141.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
221.6 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data