The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 71,900
€ 74,400
€ 71,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF is 10.3 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 2.9 cm lower than the BMW 730d.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
BMW 730d
1450
1903
2129
1479
1902
2134
1903 mm
Width
1902 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1450 mm
Height
1479 mm
3001
5175
3070
5072
5175 mm
Length
5072 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
BMW 730d
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
1940 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2505 kg
Weight Difference:
293 kg
13.12 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
BMW 730d
3D
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
BMW 730d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*CAR*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
230 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
230 bhp
242 bhp
BMW 730d
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
450 NM
540 NM
BMW 730d
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
BMW 730d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
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9.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.02 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
9.71 kg/bhp
8.02 kg/bhp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
30 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
595 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
139.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
