The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 87,000
€ 91,700
€ 87,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton long V8 is 3 inches longer and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 730d
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.2
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
58.2 in
118.1
203.7
120.9
200.7
203.7 in
Length
200.7 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 730d
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb
Weight Difference:
891 lb
17.39 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 730d
3D
Generation
G11
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 V8
BMW 730d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B57
*BGH*
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
261 hp
BMW 730d
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730d
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d
12 mpg
city
34 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
427 mi
Range
866 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
427 mi
866 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
248.2 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
248.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
