Technical specifications
| Clear list | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) | BMW 3er M |
| Totals | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) 6.0 W12 × | BMW 3er M 3.0 × |
| Mark | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Phaeton (2002-2010) 6.0 W12 | 3er M 3.0 |
| Year | 2002-2010 | 2014 |
| Number of doors/seats | 4/(4-5) | 4/5 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Unladen Weight | 2360 | 1595 (1635) |
| Gross Weight Limit | 2910 | - |
| Top Speed, km/h | 250/285 | 250 (250) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 6.1 | 4.3 (4.1) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 6/6.25 | 6.1 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 500 | 480 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) 6.0 W12 × | BMW 3er M 3.0 × |
| Length | 5055/5175 | 4671 |
| Width | 1905 | 1877 |
| Height | 1450 | 1424 |
| Wheelbase | 2880/3000 | 2812 |
| Front/rear Track | 1630/1610 | 1579/1603 |
| Ground clearance | - | - |
| Engine specifications | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) 6.0 W12 × | BMW 3er M 3.0 × |
| Type | petrol Injection | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging |
| Displacement, cm3 | 5998 | 2979 |
| Compression ratio | 10.7 | 10.2 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | W12 | 6 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 84х90.2 | 84х89.6 |
| Number of valves | 48 | 24 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 450/6050 | 431/5500-7300 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 560/2750 | 550/1850-5500 |
| Transmission specifications | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) 6.0 W12 × | BMW 3er M 3.0 × |
| Gearbox | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual / 7-speed tiptronic |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) 6.0 W12 × | BMW 3er M 3.0 × |
| Front | Upper and lower A-arm (double wishbone) | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 255/45/18 | 255/40 R18, 275/40 R18 |
| Disk | 5x112 ET40 d57,1
| 5x120 ET20 d72.6
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| Brakes specifications | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) 6.0 W12 × | BMW 3er M 3.0 × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) 6.0 W12 × | BMW 3er M 3.0 × |
| City | 21.2 | 12 (11.1) |
| Highway | 10.5 | 6.9 (6.7) |
| Combined | 14.5 | 8.8 (8.3) |
| Fuel | 98 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 90 | 60 |
| Clear list | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) | BMW 3er M |
