The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 68,700
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6
€ 88,300
 BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730d
€ 68,700
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 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
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
113.4
199
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19)
120.9
200.7
199 in
Length
200.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6
BMW 730d
4815 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5401 lb
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
747 lb
15.51 %
BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

VW Phaeton V6
BMW 730d
3D
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
20.23 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
BMW 730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 730d
14 mpg
city
38 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
915 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
915 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data