The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. BMW 750i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 104,500
€ 116,300
€ 104,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,300
ⓘ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 750i
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 750i
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb
Weight Difference:
994 lb
18.82 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 750i
3D
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 750i
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
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Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
443 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
443 hp
BMW 750i
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 750i
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 750i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 750i
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.68 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
9.68 lb/hp
BMW 750i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 750i
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 750i
10 mpg
city
21 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
359 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
598 mi
BMW 750i
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 750i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 750i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
