The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 91,700
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730d
€ 72,500
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 91,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 730d is 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
74.9 in
Width
75.1 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.2 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
120.9
200.7
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
113.4
199.2
200.7 in
Length
199.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4985 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
752 lb
15.09 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

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

Performance

BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 730d
42 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
866 mi
Range
658 mi
BMW 730d
866 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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).
174.9 kWh
BMW 730d
115.2 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data