The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 79,700
€ 81,400
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400
ⓘ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 730Ld is 1.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
58.2
74.9
84
57.1
75.1
83.4
74.9 in
Width
75.1 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.2 in
Height
57.1 in
126.4
205.2
118.1
203.9
205.2 in
Length
203.9 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4354 lb
Curb Weight
5099 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb
Weight Difference:
745 lb
14.61 %
General
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
F02
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 730Ld
242 hp
242 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 730Ld
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
17.99 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 730Ld
34 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
720 mi
Range
658 mi
BMW 730Ld
720 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
174.9 kWh
BMW 730Ld
141.9 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
