The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 58,300
€ 81,500
€ 58,300
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton V6 is 0.9 inches shorter and 0.8 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 730d
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.9
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
113.4
199
120.9
200
199 in
Length
200 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 730d
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.5 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 730d
3D
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 730d
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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
254 hp
BMW 730d
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730d
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 730d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
21 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 730d
15 mpg
city
33 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
490 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
828 mi
BMW 730d
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).
123.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
216 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 730d
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
