The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 108,600

€ 88,300

€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,300
ⓘ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 W12 is 3 inches longer and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long W12
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 W12
BMW 730d
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb

Weight Difference:
1307 lb
24.32 %

General
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 730d
3D
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 730d
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B57
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Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
414 hp
261 hp
BMW 730d
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
406 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730d
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d
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12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.98 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
15 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 730d
10 mpg
city
38 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
359 mi
Range
915 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
359 mi
915 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
295.5 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
295.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data