The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 750Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 115,000

€ 112,200

€ 115,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton W12 is 7.2 inches shorter and 1.4 inches lower.
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 750Li
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
113.4
199
126.4
206.2
199 in
Length
206.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 750Li
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb

Weight Difference:
1005 lb
19.03 %

General
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 750Li
3D
Generation
G12
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 750Li
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
*BRN*
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
443 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
443 hp
BMW 750Li
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 750Li
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 750Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 750Li
▶ REPLAY
11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.65 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.9 lb/hp
9.65 lb/hp
BMW 750Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 750Li
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 750Li
11 mpg
city
21 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
386 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
606 mi
BMW 750Li
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).
151.6 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW 750Li
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 750Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data