The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 745Le Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 81,500
€ 106,400
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 106,400
ⓘ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 745Le
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 745Le
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4652 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
5.85 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 745Le
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 745Le
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*BGH*
Engine Code
B58
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
389 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
389 hp
BMW 745Le
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 745Le
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 745Le
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 745Le
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.96 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
11.96 lb/hp
BMW 745Le
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 745Le
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
107 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
107 mpg
BMW 745Le
12 mpg
city
No data
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
430 mi
Range
1299 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
1299 mi
BMW 745Le
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).
41.7 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
41.7 kWh
BMW 745Le
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
71 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 745Le
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
