The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 121,400
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Phaeton long W12
€ 81,500
 BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730d
€ 121,400
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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton long W12 is 3.9 inches longer and 0.8 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 730d
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
74.9
83.4
57.9
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
203.9 in
Length
200 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 730d
5364 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
988 lb
18.42 %
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 730d
3D
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 N57
*BRN*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
444 hp
254 hp
BMW 730d
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
413 lb‑ft
413 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 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.08 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
BMW 730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
16 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 730d
11 mpg
city
33 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
386 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
386 mi
828 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
274.7 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 W12
274.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long W12
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data