The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. BMW 750d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 89,400
€ 100,600
€ 89,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,600
ⓘ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 750d BluePerformance
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 750d BluePerformance
4810 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5809 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
5.13 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 750d BluePerformance
3D
Generation
F01
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 750d BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
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
376 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
376 hp
BMW 750d BluePerformance
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW 750d BluePerformance
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 750d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 750d BluePerformance
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14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.14 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.58 lb/hp
12.14 lb/hp
BMW 750d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 750d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
19 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 750d BluePerformance
13 mpg
city
32 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
447 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Phaeton V8
447 mi
777 mi
BMW 750d BluePerformance
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).
131.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
236.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 750d BluePerformance
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 750d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
