Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (F01) 750ivsVolkswagen Phaeton · Facelift 2010 6.0 W12

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

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BMW 7 Series (F01)

750i

408 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2009-2011
VS

Volkswagen Phaeton · Facelift 2010

6.0 W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2011

Comparison overview

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BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,030 kg
    4,475 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    201 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.1 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    689 km
    428 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (F01)750iVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
Power
408hp304kW
450hp336kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,359kg5,201lb
Gross weight
2,660kg5,864lb
2,880kg6,349lb
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
54.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
64.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
689km428mi
Calculated
621km386mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
5,072mm200in
5,059mm199in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
2,881mm113in
Front track
1,611mm63in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance
148mm6in
118mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
82L
90L
CO2 emissions
278g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (F01) 750iVolkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12PowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (F01)750i5,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W126,050 rpm2,750-5,200 rpm6,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (F01)750iVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
18.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
408 hp
304 kW
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12 has 42 hp more than BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i and Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12: 42 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
2,030 kg
4,475 lb
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
2,359 kg
5,201 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 (F01)750i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
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 (F01)750i5.1 s
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W126.1 s

Although Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12 has more power, BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i and Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12: 1.0 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 (F01)750i
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i and Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12: 2.6 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 (F01)750i
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
689 km
428 mi
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
621 km
386 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
408 hp
304 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
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 (F01)750i
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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
5,072 mm
199.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
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
5,059 mm
199.2 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 (F01)750i
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
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 (F01) 750i 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 (F01)750i
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
5.1 s
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
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 (F01)750i
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (F01)750iVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
Power
408 hp
304 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 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
2,030 kg
4,475 lb
2,359 kg
5,201 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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
5,072 mm
199.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,059 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
689 km
428 mi
621 km
386 mi
CO2 score
278 g/km
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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 (F01) 750iVolkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 329 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 68 km (42 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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