The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 72,500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 93,800
 BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730Ld
€ 72,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,800

ⓘ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 7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW 730Ld.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 730Ld
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
58.5
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
75.1 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)
126.4
206.2
199.2 in
Length
206.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 730Ld
4985 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5490 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
807 lb
16.19 %
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 730Ld
3D
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
242 hp
261 hp
BMW 730Ld
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 730Ld

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 730Ld
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

▶ REPLAY
20.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.6 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
28 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 730Ld
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
897 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
897 mi
BMW 730Ld
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).
111 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data