The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 93,900

€ 70,500

€ 93,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 730Ld is 8.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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
126.4
207.1
113.4
199
207.1 in
Length
199 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4749 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5908 lb

Weight Difference:
461 lb
9.71 %

General
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
G12
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
BMW 730Ld
261 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 730Ld
457 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Performance
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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16.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.43 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 730Ld
44 mpg
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
37 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
915 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW 730Ld
915 mi
478 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
221.6 kWh
BMW 730Ld
109.1 kWh
221.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data