The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

€ 91,700
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730d
€ 71,900
 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
€ 91,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900

ⓘ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 TDI DPF
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
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
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
120.9
200.7
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
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 TDI DPF
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
690 lb
14.02 %
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

BMW 730d
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
G11
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 long V6 TDI DPF
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 730d
261 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 730d
457 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

Performance

BMW 730d
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
BMW 730d
16.22 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 730d
42 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
866 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 730d
866 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
BMW 730d
115.2 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data