The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 91,700
€ 75,300
€ 91,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,300
ⓘ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 inches shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton long V6
58.2
74.9
85.4
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.2 in
Height
57.1 in
120.9
200.7
118.1
203.7
200.7 in
Length
203.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton long V6
4233 lb
Curb Weight
5018 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb
Weight Difference:
785 lb
15.64 %
General
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton long V6
G11
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 long V6
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 730d
261 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton long V6
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 730d
457 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6
Performance
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton long V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
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16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
BMW 730d
16.22 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 730d
42 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
34 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
866 mi
Range
459 mi
BMW 730d
866 mi
459 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
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).
231.1 kWh
BMW 730d
115.2 kWh
231.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton long V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
