The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)
€ 83,400
€ 58,300
€ 83,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 730Ld is 6.5 inches longer and 1.2 inches taller.
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V6
58.3
74.9
84
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
126.4
205.5
113.4
199
205.5 in
Length
199 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V6
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.25 %
General
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V6
F02
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V6
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 730Ld
254 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 730Ld
413 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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16.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.48 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.93 lb/hp
18.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 730Ld
42 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
35 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
888 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW 730Ld
888 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
216 kWh
BMW 730Ld
115.2 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
