The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 79,700
€ 99,600
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton V8 is 1.7 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740d
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.2
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
58.2 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 V8
BMW 740d
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
653 lb
13.22 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740d
3D
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
*BGH*
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
316 hp
BMW 740d
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.57 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
13.57 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 740d
12 mpg
city
32 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
430 mi
Range
821 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
821 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
