The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. BMW 750i xDrive Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 79,700
€ 98,800
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton V8 is 0.7 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 750i
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
120.9
199.7
199 in
Length
199.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 750i
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4641 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
6.07 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 750i
3D
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 750i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
*BGH*
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
402 hp
BMW 750i
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 750i
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 750i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 750i
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.54 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
11.54 lb/hp
BMW 750i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 750i
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
20 mpg
BMW 750i
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
430 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
428 mi
BMW 750i
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).
225.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW 750i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 750i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
