The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 89,400
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) VW Phaeton V8
€ 75,600
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730d BluePerformance
€ 89,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,600

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton V8 is 0.5 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V8
BMW 730d BluePerformance
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
74.9
83.4
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
199.2 in
Length
199.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V8
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4810 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
Weight Difference:
534 lb
11.1 %
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

General

VW Phaeton V8
BMW 730d BluePerformance
3D
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V8
BMW 730d BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*BGH*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
242 hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730d BluePerformance

Performance

VW Phaeton V8
BMW 730d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance

 REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.58 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V8
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
19 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Phaeton V8
447 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
236.9 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).
139.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
236.9 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V8
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data