The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 89,400
€ 83,900
€ 89,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,900
ⓘ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 740i
57.1
74.9
83.4
57.9
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
113.4
199.2
120.9
200
199.2 in
Length
200 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740i
4810 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5545 lb
Weight Difference:
622 lb
12.93 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740i
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 740i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N55
*BGH*
Engine Code
N55-B30
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 5800 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
316 hp
BMW 740i
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740i
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
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14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.58 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
19 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 740i
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
447 mi
Range
629 mi
VW Phaeton V8
447 mi
629 mi
BMW 740i
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
236.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
