The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 63,600
€ 88,500
€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,500
ⓘ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 TDI DPF is 0.9 inches shorter and 0.8 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740d
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.9
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
113.4
199
120.9
200
199 in
Length
200 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740d
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
9.77 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740d
3D
Generation
F01
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 DPF
BMW 740d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
*BMK*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.38 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
22.18 lb/hp
14.38 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740d
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
583 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
828 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
197.5 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).
123.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
