The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 75,300
€ 97,200
€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,200
ⓘ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 V6 is 2.5 inches shorter and 1.4 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long V6
BMW 730Ld
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
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
118.1
203.7
126.4
206.2
203.7 in
Length
206.2 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6
BMW 730Ld
5018 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
708 lb
14.11 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6
BMW 730Ld
3D
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6
BMW 730Ld
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B57
*BKL*
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
238 hp
261 hp
BMW 730Ld
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
232 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6
BMW 730Ld
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
21.08 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 730Ld
13 mpg
city
34 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
459 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
459 mi
850 mi
BMW 730Ld
Environmental Impact
231.1 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
231.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
