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 | $86,500 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $136,472 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $149,347 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 6 (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 |
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BMW M5 vs Volkswagen Phaeton FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 BMW M5 or 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 BMW M5 vs 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 BMW M5 or 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton starts lower at $66,700. Live BMW M5 listings start at $86,500.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 BMW M5 or 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton?
- The 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (66,700).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 BMW M5 or 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton?
- The 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (16).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 BMW M5 or 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton?
- The 2027 BMW M5 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (29).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 BMW M5 or 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton?
- The 2027 BMW M5 leads on horsepower in this comparison (717).