The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (03 - 10)
€ 81,500

€ 411,400

€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 411,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 730d is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 29.7 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 6.3 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12.
BMW 730d
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
57.9
74.9
84
64.3
78.3
86.2
74.9 in
Width
78.3 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
57.9 in
Height
64.3 in
120.9
200
140.6
229.7
200 in
Length
229.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
140.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
4376 lb
Curb Weight
5622 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6724 lb

Weight Difference:
1246 lb
22.16 %

General
BMW 730d
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
F01
Generation
RR1
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.7 L / 328 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 5350 rpm
BMW 730d
254 hp
454 hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
531 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 730d
413 lb‑ft
531 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Performance
BMW 730d
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.23 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
15 mpg
BMW 730d
39 mpg
15 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
33 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
21 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
828 mi
Range
396 mi
BMW 730d
828 mi
396 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
297.4 kWh
BMW 730d
123.4 kWh
297.4 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
607 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data