The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 104,500
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) VW Phaeton W12
€ 97,200
 BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730Ld
€ 104,500
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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton W12 is 7.2 inches shorter and 1.4 inches lower.
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 730Ld
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
74.9
83.8
58.5
Blueprint BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
113.4
199
Blueprint BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
126.4
206.2
199 in
Length
206.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton W12
BMW 730Ld
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
972 lb
18.4 %
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

VW Phaeton W12
BMW 730Ld
3D
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton W12
BMW 730Ld
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B57
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Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
261 hp
BMW 730Ld
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld

Performance

VW Phaeton W12
BMW 730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

▶ REPLAY
12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton W12
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 730Ld
10 mpg
city
34 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
850 mi
BMW 730Ld
Environmental Impact
295.5 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton W12
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data