The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

€ 149,400
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 116,500
 VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Phaeton W12
€ 149,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,500

ⓘ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 7.5 inches longer and 1.6 inches taller.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton W12
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)
74.9
82.8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
74.9
83.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)
126.4
206.7
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
113.4
199.2
206.7 in
Length
199.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton W12
4652 lb
Curb Weight
5273 lb
6030 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
622 lb
11.79 %
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton W12
G12
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton W12
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N63-M30
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton W12
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

▶ REPLAY
7.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.88 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
7.75 lb/hp
11.88 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
16 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
386 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
466 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
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).
274.7 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
197 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data