Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Phaeton | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | 6.0L W12 DOHC-4v 444 hp@6000 406 lb-ft@3250 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 116.9 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 203.7 in | 193.1 in | 10.6 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 73.2 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 57.6 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5399 lb. | 4519 lb. | 880 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.5 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 58.3 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.4 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.3 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 56.2 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 43.1 in | 36.1 in | 7 in |
Total Legroom | 84.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 7.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series.