The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) vs. BMW 745e Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 77,400
€ 101,000
€ 77,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,000
ⓘ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 FSI is 2.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
BMW 745e
57.1
74.9
83.4
57.8
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
57.8 in
113.4
199.2
120.9
201.6
199.2 in
Length
201.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
BMW 745e
4749 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
3.9 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
BMW 745e
3D
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
BMW 745e
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*CMV*
Engine Code
B58

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
389 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
276 hp
389 hp
BMW 745e
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 745e
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
BMW 745e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 745e
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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
17.21 lb/hp
11.73 lb/hp
BMW 745e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
BMW 745e
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
112 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
21 mpg
112 mpg
BMW 745e
14 mpg
city
No data
28 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
490 mi
Range
1361 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
490 mi
1361 mi
BMW 745e
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).
39.8 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
216 kWh
39.8 kWh
BMW 745e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
72 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
BMW 745e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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