The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)

€ 63,600
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 103,300
 BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19) BMW 740Le iPerformance
€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,300

ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter and 1.4 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740Le iPerformance
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
74.9
83.8
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
113.4
199
Blueprint BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)
126.4
206.2
199 in
Length
206.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740Le iPerformance
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5732 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
481 lb
9.77 %
BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740Le iPerformance
3D
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740Le iPerformance
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*BMK*
Engine Code
B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 740Le iPerformance

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740Le iPerformance
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Le iPerformance

▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.8 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
22.18 lb/hp
13.8 lb/hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
102 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
102 mpg
BMW 740Le iPerformance
18 mpg
city
No data
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
1243 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
1243 mi
BMW 740Le iPerformance
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).
43.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
43.6 kWh
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740Le iPerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data