The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
€ 91,700

€ 89,400

€ 91,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,400
ⓘ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 3.9 cm longer, 0.1 cm narrower and 2.8 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V8.
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V8
1478
1902
2169
1450
1903
2118
1902 mm
Width
1903 mm
2169 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2118 mm
1478 mm
Height
1450 mm
3070
5098
2881
5059
5098 mm
Length
5059 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V8
1920 kg
Kerb Weight
2182 kg
2540 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2700 kg

Weight Difference:
262 kg
12.01 %

General
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V8
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V8
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
4172 CC
261 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
330 bhp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 730d
261 bhp
330 bhp
VW Phaeton V8
620 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
430 NM
at 3500 rpm
BMW 730d
620 NM
430 NM
VW Phaeton V8
Performance
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8
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7.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.61 kg/bhp
BMW 730d
7.36 kg/bhp
6.61 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 730d
50 mpg
23 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
40 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
31 mpg
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
866 mi
Range
447 mi
BMW 730d
866 mi
447 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
236.9 kWh
BMW 730d
115.2 kWh
236.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
172 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
620 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
515 L
Boot Capacity
500 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data