The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 70,000
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 91,700
 BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730d
€ 70,000
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 TDI is 1.5 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 730d
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
74.9
83.4
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
120.9
200.7
199.2 in
Length
200.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 730d
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5600 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
690 lb
14.02 %
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 730d
3D
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 730d
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
237 hp
261 hp
BMW 730d
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730d

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 730d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

▶ REPLAY
20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.77 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
BMW 730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
28 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
866 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
866 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data