The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 149,400

€ 64,500

€ 149,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500
ⓘ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 7.7 inches longer and 1.6 inches taller.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
57.1 in
126.4
206.7
113.4
199
206.7 in
Length
199 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4652 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
6030 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
5.5 %

General
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
G12
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 TDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
N63-M30
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Performance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
193 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
7.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
7.75 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
16 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
466 mi
Range
595 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
466 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
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).
193.4 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
197 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data