The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. BMW M760Li V12 xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 79,700

€ 174,000

€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 174,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton V8 is 8.1 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V8
BMW M760Li
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
126.4
207.1
199 in
Length
207.1 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
BMW M760Li
4941 lb
Curb Weight
5060 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6261 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
2.35 %

General
VW Phaeton V8
BMW M760Li
3D
Generation
G12
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V8
BMW M760Li
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N74
*BGH*
Engine Code
N74-B66
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6.6 L / 323 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
577 hp
BMW M760Li
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
BMW M760Li
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
BMW M760Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M760Li
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
8.77 lb/hp
BMW M760Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
BMW M760Li
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M760Li
12 mpg
city
13 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
430 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
391 mi
BMW M760Li
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).
235 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M760Li
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
BMW M760Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data