The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 58,300

€ 75,600

€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton V6 is 0.7 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 730d BluePerformance
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.2
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
58.2 in
113.4
199
120.9
199.7
199 in
Length
199.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.75 %

General
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 730d BluePerformance
3D
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 730d BluePerformance
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*BKL*
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
242 hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 730d BluePerformance
152 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
21 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
490 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
216 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 V6
216 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data