The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 89,400
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) VW Phaeton V8
€ 99,600
 BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 740d
€ 89,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton V8 is 1.5 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740d
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
74.9
83.4
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
120.9
200.7
199.2 in
Length
200.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740d
4810 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
10.85 %
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740d
3D
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 740d
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
*BGH*
Engine Code
B57-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
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
316 hp
BMW 740d
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

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

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
19 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 740d
13 mpg
city
32 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
821 mi
VW Phaeton V8
447 mi
821 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
236.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data