The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)
€ 91,700
€ 115,700
€ 91,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,700
ⓘ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. The BMW 730d is 7.7 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 2.8 cm taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton long W12
1478
1902
2169
1450
1903
2129
1902 mm
Width
1903 mm
2169 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1478 mm
Height
1450 mm
3070
5098
3001
5175
5098 mm
Length
5175 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3001 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton long W12
1920 kg
Kerb Weight
2438 kg
2540 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2910 kg
Weight Difference:
518 kg
21.25 %
General
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton long W12
G11
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton long W12
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
5998 CC
261 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 730d
261 bhp
444 bhp
VW Phaeton long W12
620 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
560 NM
at 2750 rpm
BMW 730d
620 NM
560 NM
VW Phaeton long W12
Performance
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton long W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
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7.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.49 kg/bhp
BMW 730d
7.36 kg/bhp
5.49 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 730d
50 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
40 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
motorway
27 mpg
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
866 mi
Range
386 mi
BMW 730d
866 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
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).
274.7 kWh
BMW 730d
115.2 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
172 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
620 kg
Maximum Payload
472 kg
515 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
