Technical specifications
| Clear list | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) | BMW 5er |
| Totals | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) 4.2 V8 × | BMW 5er 3.0 (540i) × |
| Mark | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Phaeton (2002-2010) 4.2 V8 | 5er 3.0 (540i) |
| Year | 2002-2010 | 2016 |
| Number of doors/seats | 4/(4-5) | 4/5 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Unladen Weight | 2105 | 1595 |
| Gross Weight Limit | 2780 | 2270 |
| Top Speed, km/h | 250 | 250 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 6.9 | 5.1 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 6/6.25 | 6.1 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 500 | 530 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) 4.2 V8 × | BMW 5er 3.0 (540i) × |
| Length | 5055/5175 | 4936 |
| Width | 1905 | 1868 |
| Height | 1450 | 1479 |
| Wheelbase | 2880/3000 | 2975 |
| Front/rear Track | 1630/1610 | 1605/1630 |
| Ground clearance | - | 145 |
| Engine specifications | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) 4.2 V8 × | BMW 5er 3.0 (540i) × |
| Type | petrol Injection | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging |
| Displacement, cm3 | 4172 | 2998 |
| Compression ratio | 11 | 11 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | V8 | 6 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 84.5х93 | 82x94.6 |
| Number of valves | 40 | 24 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 335/6500 | 340/5500-6500 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 430/3500 | 450/1380-5200 |
| Transmission specifications | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) 4.2 V8 × | BMW 5er 3.0 (540i) × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) 4.2 V8 × | BMW 5er 3.0 (540i) × |
| Front | Upper and lower A-arm (double wishbone) | Upper and lower A-arm (double wishbone) |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 235/60/16, 235/55/17, 235/55/18 | 225/55 R17 |
| Disk | 5x112 ET40 d57,1
| 5x120 ET30 d72.6
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| Brakes specifications | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) 4.2 V8 × | BMW 5er 3.0 (540i) × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) 4.2 V8 × | BMW 5er 3.0 (540i) × |
| City | 18.9 | 9 |
| Highway | 9.6 | 5.4 |
| Combined | 13 | 6.7 |
| Fuel | 98 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 90 | 68 |
| Clear list | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) | BMW 5er |
