The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 760i Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 116,500
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Phaeton W12
€ 138,100
 BMW 760i Automatic (12 - 13) BMW 760i
€ 116,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,100

ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter and 0.8 inches lower.
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 760i
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
74.9
83.4
57.9
Blueprint BMW 760i Automatic (12 - 13)
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint BMW 760i Automatic (12 - 13)
120.9
200
199.2 in
Length
200 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton W12
BMW 760i
5273 lb
Curb Weight
4806 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5941 lb
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
467 lb
8.86 %
BMW 760i Automatic (12 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton W12
BMW 760i
3D
Generation
F01
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 760i
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N74
*BRN*
Engine Code
N74-B60
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
537 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
537 hp
BMW 760i
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW 760i

Performance

VW Phaeton W12
BMW 760i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 760i

▶ REPLAY
11.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.88 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW 760i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton W12
BMW 760i
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
18 mpg
BMW 760i
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
386 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
388 mi
BMW 760i
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).
242.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
242.5 kWh
BMW 760i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton W12
BMW 760i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data