The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
€ 93,800
€ 60,000
€ 93,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 730Ld is 7.2 inches longer and 1.4 inches taller.
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V6
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
126.4
206.2
113.4
199
206.2 in
Length
199 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V6
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4533 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
7.83 %
General
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V6
G12
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V6
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 730Ld
261 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 730Ld
457 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.05 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.01 lb/hp
19.05 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 730Ld
44 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
37 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
897 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 730Ld
897 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
Environmental Impact
111 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).
229.2 kWh
BMW 730Ld
111 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
