The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 116,500

€ 97,200

€ 116,500
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 inches shorter and 1.4 inches lower.
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 730Ld
57.1
74.9
83.4
58.5
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
113.4
199.2
126.4
206.2
199.2 in
Length
206.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 730Ld
5273 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb

Weight Difference:
963 lb
18.26 %

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
*BRN*
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
261 hp
BMW 730Ld
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 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
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld
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11.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.88 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 730Ld
11 mpg
city
34 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
386 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
850 mi
BMW 730Ld
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data