The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 79,700
€ 99,800
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,800
ⓘ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 V8 is 7.2 inches shorter and 1.4 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740Li
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 V8
BMW 740Li
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb
Weight Difference:
873 lb
17.67 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740Li
3D
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
BMW 740Li
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*BGH*
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
12.63 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 740Li
12 mpg
city
25 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
430 mi
Range
713 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
713 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
