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BMW 7 Series (E65) · Facelift 2005 760ivsVolkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V

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

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BMW 7 Series (E65) · Facelift 2005

760i

445 hp5972 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2008
VS

Volkswagen Phaeton

6.0 W12 48V

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 760i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,105 kg
    4,641 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    211 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.7 L/100 km
    11.4 mpg US
    13.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    647 km
    402 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760iVolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
Power
445hp332kW
450hp336kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
2,105kg4,641lb
2,300kg5,071lb
Gross weight
2,645kg5,831lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
64.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK
21.2L/100 km11.1mpg US13.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
621km386mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,972cc364cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
5,039mm198in
5,055mm199in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,990mm118in
2,881mm113in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,612mm63in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
88L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 760iVolkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48VPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 760i: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i6,000 rpm3,950 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760iVolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
18.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
445 hp
332 kW
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
450 hp
336 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V has 5 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 760i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 760i and Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
2,300 kg
5,071 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
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
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i5.5 s
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V6.1 s

Although Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V has more power, BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 760i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 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
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 760i and Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V: 0.9 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
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
647 km
402 mi
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
621 km
386 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
445 hp
332 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
450 hp
336 kW
6.1 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
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
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
5,039 mm
198.4 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
Power
445 hp
332 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 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
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
5.5 s
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
6.1 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
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760iVolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
Power
445 hp
332 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
2,300 kg
5,071 lb
Fuel consumption
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,039 mm
198.4 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
647 km
402 mi
621 km
386 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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
VehicleBMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 760iVolkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V
Consumption13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.80 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.30 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,570 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 760i

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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