The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 104,500
€ 85,200
€ 104,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton W12 is 6.2 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740Li
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.2
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
58.2 in
113.4
199
126.4
205.2
199 in
Length
205.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740Li
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb
Weight Difference:
939 lb
17.78 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740Li
3D
Generation
F02
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740Li
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
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Engine Code
N54-B30
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 740Li
10 mpg
city
17 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
359 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
510 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
189.4 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
189.4 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
