The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 63,600

€ 80,400

€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,400
ⓘ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 TDI DPF is 0.7 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740i
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.2
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
113.4
199
120.9
199.7
199 in
Length
199.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740i
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
657 lb
13.35 %

General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740i
3D
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
*BMK*
Engine Code
N54-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 hp
322 hp
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740i
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i
▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
22.18 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 740i
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
583 mi
Range
514 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
514 mi
BMW 740i
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).
187.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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