The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 78,100
€ 89,200
€ 78,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 730d is 3.8 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton long V8
57.9
74.9
84
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
120.9
200
118.1
203.7
200 in
Length
203.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton long V8
4222 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb
Weight Difference:
902 lb
17.61 %
General
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton long V8
F01
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton long V8
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 730d
254 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 730d
413 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton long V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
BMW 730d
16.62 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 730d
42 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
35 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
888 mi
Range
430 mi
BMW 730d
888 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
246.2 kWh
BMW 730d
115.2 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
