The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 63,600
€ 99,800
€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,800
ⓘ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 740Li
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
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
113.4
199
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 740Li
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb
Weight Difference:
855 lb
17.37 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740Li
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 740Li
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*BMK*
Engine Code
B58-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 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740Li
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
22.18 lb/hp
12.63 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 740Li
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
583 mi
Range
713 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
713 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
