The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. BMW 740e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)
€ 104,500
€ 97,900
€ 104,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,900
ⓘ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 W12 is 1.7 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740e iPerformance
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.2
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
58.2 in
113.4
199
120.9
200.7
199 in
Length
200.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740e iPerformance
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb
Weight Difference:
928 lb
17.57 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740e iPerformance
3D
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740e iPerformance
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
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Engine Code
B48
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
4
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
322 hp
BMW 740e iPerformance
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 740e iPerformance
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740e iPerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740e iPerformance
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
BMW 740e iPerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740e iPerformance
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
102 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
102 mpg
BMW 740e iPerformance
10 mpg
city
No data
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
359 mi
Range
1243 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
1243 mi
BMW 740e iPerformance
Environmental Impact
295.5 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).
43.6 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
43.6 kWh
BMW 740e iPerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
87 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740e iPerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
