Car comparison

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48VvsBMW 7 Series (E65) 760i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Phaeton

6.0 W12 48V

420 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2005
VS

BMW 7 Series (E65)

760i

445 hp5972 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2005

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Most powerful
    445 hp
    332 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,015 kg
    4,442 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.2 L/100 km
    11.6 mpg US
    14.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    657 km
    408 mi
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VBMW7 Series (E65)760i
Power
420hp313kW
445hp332kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
2,300kg5,071lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
2,630kg5,798lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.1s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
55.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.9L/100 km9.8mpg US11.8mpg UK
20.2L/100 km11.6mpg US14.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
577km358mi
Calculated
657km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
5,972cc364cu in
Length
5,055mm199in
5,029mm198in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,492mm59in
Wheelbase
2,881mm113in
2,990mm118in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,612mm63in
1,582mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
88L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48VBMW 7 Series (E65) 760iPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW7 Series (E65)760i6,000 rpm3,950 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VBMW7 Series (E65)760i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
16.6 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
420 hp
313 kW
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
445 hp
332 kW

BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i has 25 hp more than Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V and BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
2,300 kg
5,071 lb
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
2,015 kg
4,442 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
285 km/h
177 mph
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V6.1 s
BMW7 Series (E65)760i5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i and Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i and Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V: 2.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
577 km
358 mi
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
657 km
408 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
420 hp
313 kW
6.1 s
285 km/h
177 mph
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
445 hp
332 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
Power
445 hp
332 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,029 mm
198.0 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
Power
445 hp
332 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
6.1 s
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
5.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VBMW7 Series (E65)760i
Power
420 hp
313 kW
445 hp
332 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
5.5 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,300 kg
5,071 lb
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
Fuel consumption
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,029 mm
198.0 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in
Range score
577 km
358 mi
657 km
408 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48VBMW 7 Series (E65) 760i
Consumption15.6 L/100 km15.1 mpg US18.1 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.30 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi43.94 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,340 L618 US gal515 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,095 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V

  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 80 km (50 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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