The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 149,400

€ 65,800

€ 149,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800
ⓘ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
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
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
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
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
N63-M30
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
205 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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7.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
7.75 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
449 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
449 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
185.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
204.5 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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