The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 78,200
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 91,800
 BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 730d
€ 78,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,800

ⓘ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 V6 TDI is 2.3 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 730d
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
74.9
83.4
57.8
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
120.9
201.6
203.9 in
Length
201.6 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 730d
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5644 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
794 lb
15.56 %
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 730d
3D
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI
BMW 730d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B57
*CEX*
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 hp
261 hp
BMW 730d
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730d

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 730d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

▶ REPLAY
21.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.54 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
BMW 730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 730d
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
881 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
881 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data