The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 760Li Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 63,600

€ 147,200

€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 147,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF is 6.2 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 760Li
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.4
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
58.4 in
113.4
199
126.4
205.2
199 in
Length
205.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 760Li
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6096 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
0.75 %

General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 760Li
3D
Generation
F02
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 760Li
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N74
*BMK*
Engine Code
N74-B60
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
537 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 hp
537 hp
BMW 760Li
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW 760Li
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 760Li
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 760Li
▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.24 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
22.18 lb/hp
9.24 lb/hp
BMW 760Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 760Li
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
18 mpg
BMW 760Li
18 mpg
city
12 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
583 mi
Range
392 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
392 mi
BMW 760Li
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).
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
246.2 kWh
BMW 760Li
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
488 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 760Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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