The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
€ 84,600

€ 104,500

€ 84,600
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 slightly. The BMW 730Ld BluePerformance is 16.4 cm longer, 0.1 cm narrower and 3.1 cm taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
VW Phaeton W12
1481
1902
2134
1450
1903
2129
1902 mm
Width
1903 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1481 mm
Height
1450 mm
3210
5219
2881
5055
5219 mm
Length
5055 mm
3210 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
VW Phaeton W12
1950 kg
Kerb Weight
2396 kg
2535 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2910 kg

Weight Difference:
446 kg
18.61 %

General
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
VW Phaeton W12
F02
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
VW Phaeton W12
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*BAN*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
5998 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
254 bhp
414 bhp
VW Phaeton W12
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 3000 rpm
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
560 NM
550 NM
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12
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7.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
7.68 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
50 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
42 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
motorway
26 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
888 mi
Range
359 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
888 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 730Ld BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
374 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
514 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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