The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 65,800
€ 83,900
€ 65,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,900
ⓘ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 TDI is just 2.4 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the BMW 740i.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 740i
1450
1903
2129
1471
1902
2134
1903 mm
Width
1902 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1450 mm
Height
1471 mm
2881
5055
3070
5079
5055 mm
Length
5079 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 740i
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
1900 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2515 kg
Weight Difference:
333 kg
14.91 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 740i
3D
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 740i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N55
*CEX*
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
237 bhp
316 bhp
BMW 740i
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
500 NM
450 NM
BMW 740i
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 740i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
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9.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.01 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
9.42 kg/bhp
6.01 kg/bhp
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
31 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 740i
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
621 mi
Range
629 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
621 mi
629 mi
BMW 740i
Environmental Impact
185.2 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
185.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
239 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
