The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
€ 134,600

€ 60,000

€ 134,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is 6.8 inches longer and 1.5 inches taller.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6
58.6
74.9
82.8
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.6 in
Height
57.1 in
126.4
205.8
113.4
199
205.8 in
Length
199 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4533 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
395 lb
8.02 %

General
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6
F01/F02
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-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-M10
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6
168 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6
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9.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.85 lb/hp
19.05 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
411 mi
Range
462 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
411 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
Environmental Impact
235 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).
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
235 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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