The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 97,300
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 730Ld
€ 81,500
 VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW Phaeton V8
€ 97,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,500

ⓘ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 V8
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
126.4
207.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
113.4
199
207.1 in
Length
199 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V8
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
520 lb
10.53 %
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V8
G12
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V8
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 730Ld
261 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 730Ld
457 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8

Performance

BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

▶ REPLAY
16.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.93 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 730Ld
42 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
36 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
866 mi
Range
430 mi
BMW 730Ld
866 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
246.2 kWh
BMW 730Ld
115.2 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
280 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730Ld
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data