BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 6 HP less power than Volkswagen Phaeton, but torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. Despite less power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.5
9.6
Real fuel consumption:
9.1 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means that by driving the BMW 7 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton.
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1030 km in combined cycle
930 km in combined cycle
1350 km on highway
1160 km on highway
960 km with real consumption
940 km with real consumption
BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
5.03 m
5.06 m
Width:
1.90 m
1.90 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.45 m
BMW 7 series is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Phaeton, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 7 series is 4 cm higher.
