The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 115,000

€ 99,600

€ 115,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,600
ⓘ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 740d
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 740d
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
994 lb
18.82 %

General
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740d
3D
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 740d
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
*BRN*
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
316 hp
BMW 740d
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.57 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.9 lb/hp
13.57 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 740d
11 mpg
city
32 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
386 mi
Range
821 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
821 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data