The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 81,500
€ 64,500
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 730d is 0.9 inches longer and 0.8 inches taller.
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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
113.4
199
200 in
Length
199 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
547 lb
11.11 %
General
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
F01
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 730d
254 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 730d
413 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.23 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 730d
39 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
828 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 730d
828 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
BMW 730d
123.4 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
