The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 745e Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 115,000
€ 101,000
€ 115,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,000
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter and 0.7 inches lower.
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 745e
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.8
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
57.8 in
113.4
199
120.9
201.6
199 in
Length
201.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 745e
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb
Weight Difference:
719 lb
13.61 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 745e
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 745e
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*BRN*
Engine Code
B58
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
389 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
389 hp
BMW 745e
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 745e
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 745e
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 745e
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.9 lb/hp
11.73 lb/hp
BMW 745e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 745e
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
112 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
112 mpg
BMW 745e
11 mpg
city
No data
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
386 mi
Range
1361 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
1361 mi
BMW 745e
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).
39.8 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
39.8 kWh
BMW 745e
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
72 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 745e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
