The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 89,400
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) VW Phaeton V8
€ 85,100
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 89,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,100

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 0.8 inches shorter and 0.8 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740d
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
74.9
83.4
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
199.2 in
Length
200 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740d
4810 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5545 lb
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
Weight Difference:
534 lb
11.1 %
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)

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
8-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
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

 REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.84 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.58 lb/hp
13.84 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
19 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 740d
13 mpg
city
34 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
872 mi
VW Phaeton V8
447 mi
872 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
236.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data