The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)

€ 135,000
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 89,300
 VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton V10 TDI
€ 135,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,300

ⓘ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 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
58.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
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 V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
113.4
199
206 in
Length
199 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4729 lb
Curb Weight
5467 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6592 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
739 lb
13.52 %
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
F01/F02
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 V10 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N63-M20
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V10 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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 V10 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
8.87 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
502 mi
Range
490 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
502 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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).
234.5 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
187.5 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data