The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 760i Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 81,500
€ 138,100
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,100
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter and 0.8 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 760i
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.9
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
113.4
199
120.9
200
199 in
Length
200 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 760i
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4806 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5941 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
2.71 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 760i
3D
Generation
F01
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 760i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N74
*BGH*
Engine Code
N74-B60
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
537 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
537 hp
BMW 760i
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW 760i
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 760i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 760i
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW 760i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 760i
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
18 mpg
BMW 760i
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
430 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
388 mi
BMW 760i
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).
242.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
242.5 kWh
BMW 760i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 760i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
