The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. BMW 750Ld xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19)
€ 89,400
€ 121,700
€ 89,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 121,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton V8 is 7 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 750Ld
57.1
74.9
83.4
58.2
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
113.4
199.2
126.4
206.2
199.2 in
Length
206.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 750Ld
4810 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
5.82 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 750Ld
3D
Generation
G12
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 750Ld
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
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
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
395 hp
BMW 750Ld
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
BMW 750Ld
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 750Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 750Ld
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14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.47 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.58 lb/hp
11.47 lb/hp
BMW 750Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 750Ld
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
19 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 750Ld
13 mpg
city
29 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
447 mi
Range
757 mi
VW Phaeton V8
447 mi
757 mi
BMW 750Ld
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 750Ld
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 750Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
