The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 65,800

€ 97,200

€ 65,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Phaeton V6 TDI is 18.3 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the BMW 730Ld.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 730Ld
1450
1903
2129
1485
1902
2169
1903 mm
Width
1902 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2169 mm
1450 mm
Height
1485 mm
2881
5055
3210
5238
5055 mm
Length
5238 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 730Ld
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2580 kg

Weight Difference:
278 kg
12.45 %

General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 730Ld
3D
Generation
G12
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 730Ld
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B57
*CEX*
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
237 bhp
261 bhp
BMW 730Ld
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
500 NM
620 NM
BMW 730Ld
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 730Ld
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld
▶ REPLAY
9.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.49 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
9.42 kg/bhp
7.49 kg/bhp
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
31 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 730Ld
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 L
621 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
621 mi
850 mi
BMW 730Ld
Environmental Impact
185.2 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).
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
185.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
239 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
625 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
515 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data