The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. BMW 745e Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 89,400
€ 101,000
€ 89,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,000
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 745e
57.1
74.9
83.4
57.8
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
57.8 in
113.4
199.2
120.9
201.6
199.2 in
Length
201.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 745e
4810 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
5.13 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 745e
3D
Generation
G11
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 745e
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*BGH*
Engine Code
B58
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
389 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
389 hp
BMW 745e
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 745e
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 745e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 745e
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14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.58 lb/hp
11.73 lb/hp
BMW 745e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 745e
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
112 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
19 mpg
112 mpg
BMW 745e
13 mpg
city
No data
26 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
447 mi
Range
1361 mi
VW Phaeton V8
447 mi
1361 mi
BMW 745e
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).
39.8 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
236.9 kWh
39.8 kWh
BMW 745e
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
72 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 745e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
