The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) vs. BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 60,000
€ 105,600
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,600
ⓘ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 is 7.2 inches shorter and 1.4 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740Ld
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
BMW 740Ld
4533 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
3.22 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740Ld
3D
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740Ld
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
*BKL*
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
316 hp
BMW 740Ld
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740Ld
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740Ld
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Ld
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19.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.88 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
19.05 lb/hp
13.88 lb/hp
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740Ld
14 mpg
city
31 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
462 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
808 mi
BMW 740Ld
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
123.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740Ld
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 740Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1287 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
