The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 135,000
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 89,200
 VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW Phaeton long V8
€ 135,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,200

ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton long V8
58.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.4 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
126.4
206
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
118.1
203.7
206 in
Length
203.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton long V8
4729 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6195 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
395 lb
7.71 %
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton long V8
F01/F02
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton long V8
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N63-M20
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton long V8
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V8

▶ REPLAY
8.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
8.87 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
18 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
17 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
502 mi
Range
430 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
502 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
246.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
187.5 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data