The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 58,300

€ 91,700

€ 58,300
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 a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton V6 is 1.7 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6
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
113.4
199
120.9
200.7
199 in
Length
200.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 730d
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.75 %

General
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 730d
3D
Generation
G11
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 B57
*BKL*
Engine Code
B57-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
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
261 hp
BMW 730d
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730d
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 730d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 730d
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
21 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d
15 mpg
city
34 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
490 mi
Range
866 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
866 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
216 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data