The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 74,400

€ 72,500

€ 74,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 730d is just 0.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
58.2
74.9
84
57.1
75.1
83.4
74.9 in
Width
75.1 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.2 in
Height
57.1 in
120.9
199.7
113.4
199.2
199.7 in
Length
199.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4985 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb

Weight Difference:
708 lb
14.2 %

General
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
F01
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CEX*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 730d
242 hp
242 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 730d
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Performance
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.67 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 730d
35 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
731 mi
Range
658 mi
BMW 730d
731 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
139.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
174.9 kWh
BMW 730d
139.9 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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