The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 63,600
€ 105,700
€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF is 8.1 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740Ld
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.2
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
58.2 in
113.4
199
126.4
207.1
199 in
Length
207.1 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740Ld
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5831 lb
Weight Difference:
459 lb
9.32 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740Ld
3D
Generation
G12
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 740Ld
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
*BMK*
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 hp
316 hp
BMW 740Ld
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740Ld
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740Ld
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 740Ld
▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.13 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
22.18 lb/hp
14.13 lb/hp
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 740Ld
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
583 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
850 mi
BMW 740Ld
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 740Ld
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
