The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 93,600
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
€ 93,800
 BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730Ld
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton long V10 TDI is 2.5 inches shorter and 1.4 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
BMW 730Ld
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
74.9
83.8
58.5
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)
126.4
206.2
203.7 in
Length
206.2 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
BMW 730Ld
5560 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
6680 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5490 lb
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
1382 lb
24.86 %
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
BMW 730Ld
3D
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
BMW 730Ld
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B57
*AJS*
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
309 hp
261 hp
BMW 730Ld
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld

Performance

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
BMW 730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
17.99 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
21 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 730Ld
14 mpg
city
37 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
897 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
490 mi
897 mi
BMW 730Ld
Environmental Impact
234.5 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).
111 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data