The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 72,500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 99,600
 BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 740d
€ 72,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,600

ⓘ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. The VW Phaeton V6 TDI is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 740d.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 740d
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
75.1 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
120.9
200.7
199.2 in
Length
200.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 740d
4985 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
697 lb
13.98 %
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 740d
3D
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 740d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
*CEX*
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
242 hp
316 hp
BMW 740d
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 740d
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
20.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.57 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.6 lb/hp
13.57 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
28 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 740d
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
821 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
821 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data