The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
€ 91,700
€ 104,500
€ 91,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 730d is 1.7 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton W12
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
113.4
199
200.7 in
Length
199 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton W12
4233 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
1049 lb
19.86 %
General
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton W12
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 730d
261 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton W12
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 730d
457 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
BMW 730d
16.22 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
15 mpg
BMW 730d
42 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
34 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
866 mi
Range
359 mi
BMW 730d
866 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton 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).
295.5 kWh
BMW 730d
115.2 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
