The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)

€ 125,000
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 79,700
 VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) VW Phaeton V8
€ 125,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,700

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V8
58.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
74.9
82.8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
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 Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
120.9
200.3
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
113.4
199
200.3 in
Length
199 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V8
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
5.63 %
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton 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)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V8
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N63-M10
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V8
174 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 V8

▶ REPLAY
9.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.33 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
18 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
421 mi
Range
430 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
421 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton V8
Environmental Impact
229.2 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
229.2 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data