The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 71,900
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
€ 81,500
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730d
€ 71,900
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 slightly. The VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF is 9.6 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the BMW 730d.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
BMW 730d
1450
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
1903
2129
1471
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
1902
2134
1903 mm
Width
1902 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1450 mm
Height
1471 mm
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
3001
5175
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
3070
5079
5175 mm
Length
5079 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
BMW 730d
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2550 kg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
248 kg
11.11 %
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
230 bhp
254 bhp
BMW 730d
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
450 NM
560 NM
BMW 730d

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
BMW 730d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

83 m
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

 REPLAY
9.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.81 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
9.71 kg/bhp
7.81 kg/bhp
BMW 730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
30 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 730d
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
828 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).
123.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 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