The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 89,400
€ 81,400
€ 89,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740d
57.1
74.9
83.4
58.2
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
58.2 in
113.4
199.2
120.9
199.7
199.2 in
Length
199.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740d
4810 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
511 lb
10.62 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740d
3D
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
*BGH*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
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14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.58 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
19 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
447 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Phaeton V8
447 mi
720 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
236.9 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).
141.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
236.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
