BMW M5 vs Volkswagen Phaeton
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 Volkswagen Phaeton
Overview
| Spec | BMW M5Sedan | Volkswagen PhaetonV8 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Sedan | V8 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | plug-in hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW M5Sedan | Volkswagen PhaetonV8 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $123,300 | $66,700 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $137,927 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $143,637 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $149,347 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 2 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW M5Sedan | Volkswagen PhaetonV8 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 14 MPG | 16 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 12 MPG | 14 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 19 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Combined MPGe | 47 MPGe (best) | — |
| Electric range | 29 mi (best) | — |
| 240V charge time | 2 hr (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 15.9 gal | 23.8 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW M5Sedan | Volkswagen PhaetonV8 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 717 hp (best) | 335 hp |
| Torque | 738 lb-ft (best) | 317 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.4 L (best) | 4.2 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW M5Sedan | Volkswagen PhaetonV8 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 16.5 cu ft (best) | 13 cu ft |
| Payload | 1,003 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 5,390 lbs | 5,194 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5 in | 5 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.3 in (best) | 118.1 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 203.7 in (best) |
| Width | 77.6 in (best) | 74.9 in |
| Height | 59.4 in (best) | 57.1 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW M5Sedan | Volkswagen PhaetonV8 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW M5 | Volkswagen Phaeton |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sedan $123,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | V8 $66,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | V8 $74,350 MSRP |
| 3 | — | W12 $96,600 MSRP |
| 4 | — | W12 $101,300 MSRP |