The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 63,600
€ 80,900
€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF is 6.2 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.2
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
58.2 in
113.4
199
126.4
205.2
199 in
Length
205.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
569 lb
11.56 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
3D
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*BMK*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 hp
242 hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
145 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
22.18 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
583 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
720 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
197.5 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).
141.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
