The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 750Li xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 81,500
€ 121,700
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 121,700
ⓘ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 750Li
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 750Li
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5765 lb
Weight Difference:
553 lb
11.19 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 750Li
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 750Li
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
443 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
443 hp
BMW 750Li
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 750Li
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 750Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 750Li
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
9.9 lb/hp
BMW 750Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 750Li
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 750Li
12 mpg
city
20 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
430 mi
Range
584 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
584 mi
BMW 750Li
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).
157.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 750Li
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 750Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data

















