The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 111,300
€ 85,100
€ 111,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,100
ⓘ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 W12 is 0.9 inches shorter and 0.8 inches lower.
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740d
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.9
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
113.4
199
120.9
200
199 in
Length
200 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740d
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5545 lb
Weight Difference:
1005 lb
19.03 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740d
3D
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740d
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
*BRN*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.84 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.9 lb/hp
13.84 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 740d
11 mpg
city
34 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
386 mi
Range
872 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
872 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
