The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)

€ 81,500
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW Phaeton V8
€ 85,200
 BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 740Li
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,200

ⓘ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 V8 is 6.2 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740Li
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
74.9
83.8
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
113.4
199
Blueprint BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
126.4
205.2
199 in
Length
205.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740Li
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5567 lb
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
597 lb
12.08 %
BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)

General

VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740Li
3D
Generation
F02
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740Li
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
*BGH*
Engine Code
N54-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 5800 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

▶ REPLAY
14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
BMW 740Li

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 740Li
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
430 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
510 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).
189.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
189.4 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740Li
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