The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) vs. BMW 750d xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19)
€ 60,000
€ 116,500
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton V6 is 1.7 inches shorter and 0.7 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 750d
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.8
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
57.8 in
113.4
199
120.9
200.7
199 in
Length
200.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 750d
4533 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
1.5 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 750d
3D
Generation
G11
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 750d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
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
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
395 hp
BMW 750d
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
BMW 750d
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 750d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 750d
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19.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.3 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
19.05 lb/hp
11.3 lb/hp
BMW 750d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 750d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 750d
14 mpg
city
29 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
462 mi
Range
769 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
769 mi
BMW 750d
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).
129.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW 750d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 750d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1287 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
