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Compare Volkswagen Phaeton vs BMW M5 E39 vs BMW M5 E60

Variants
3.0 TDI
3.2
3.2 4Motion
3.2 4Motion LWB
3.2 MT
4.2 4Motion
4.2 4Motion LWB
5.0 TDI 4Motion
5.0 TDI 4Motion LWB
6.0 420hp 4Motion
6.0 450hp 4Motion
6.0 4Motion LWB

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
460 L / 16.2 cu-ft
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.5 L / 13.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 L / 6.9 qt
9.3 L / 9.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
495 kg / 1091 lbs
520 kg / 1146 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
245/40 R18, 275/35 R18
255/40 R19, 285/35 R19
Turning Circle
12.4 m / 40.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Platform
D1

Dimensions

Size | Height
1450 mm / 57.1 in
1437 mm / 56.6 in
1469 mm / 57.8 in
Size | Length
4784 mm / 188.3 in
4855 mm / 191.1 in
Size | Width
1903 mm / 74.9 in
1800 mm / 70.9 in
1846 mm / 72.7 in
Track Width | Front
1628.0 mm / 64.1 in
1515.0 mm / 59.6 in
1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1612.0 mm / 63.5 in
1527.0 mm / 60.1 in
1566.0 mm / 61.7 in
Weight
1795.0 kg / 3957.3 lbs
1780.0 kg / 3924.2 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 18, 9.5J x 18
8.5J x 19, 9.5J x 19
Wheelbase
2830 mm / 111.4 in
2889 mm / 113.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.3 sec
4.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.0 sec
4.5 sec
CO2 Emission
336 g/km
344 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
0.31
Fuel Economy
13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (combined) | 21.1 L/100km / 11.1 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)
14.4 L/100km / 16.3 MPG (combined) | 21.7 L/100km / 10.8 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
S62B50
S85B50
Engine | Bore
94.0 mm / 3.7 in
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
12.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.9 L / 301.5 cu-in / 4941.0 cc
5.0 L / 305.1 cu-in / 4999.0 cc
Engine | Power
400.0 hp / 298.3 kW @ 6600 rpm
507.0 hp / 378.1 kW @ 7750 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
81.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
101.4 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
75.2 mm / 3.0 in
Engine | Torque
500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 6100 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
DCT

Production

Availability
1998 ~ 2004
2005 ~ 2010

Reviews

Neofiliac score
77%
85%
90%
Pros
  • Highly interesting VR6, V10, and W12 engine options
  • Superb fit and finish
  • Smooth, quiet, and well appointed
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Superb S62 V8 engine
  • Classic exterior design
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • Good towing capacity
  • Fantastic S85 V10 engine
  • Amazing sound characteristics
  • Down to 4.7s 0-100kph time
  • Up to 507hp of power
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Front-heavy
  • Addicted to AWD
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • 6-speed manual only available in the USA
  • Very high fuel consumption

Price

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