The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) vs. BMW 750Li Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 60,000
€ 97,000
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,000
ⓘ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 is 6.2 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 750Li
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.2
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
58.2 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
BMW 750Li
4533 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.04 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 750Li
3D
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 750Li
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
*BKL*
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
402 hp
BMW 750Li
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 750Li
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 750Li
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 750Li
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19.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.27 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
19.05 lb/hp
11.27 lb/hp
BMW 750Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 750Li
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
21 mpg
BMW 750Li
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
462 mi
Range
447 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
447 mi
BMW 750Li
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).
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
216 kWh
BMW 750Li
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 750Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1287 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
