The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

€ 134,600
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 68,700
 VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6
€ 134,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is 1.5 inches longer and 1.6 inches taller.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200.5
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
113.4
199
200.5 in
Length
199 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6
4861 lb
Curb Weight
4815 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
0.95 %
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6
F01/F02
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N63-M20
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6
193 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6

▶ REPLAY
9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.12 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
462 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
478 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
Environmental Impact
197 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).
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
197 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data