The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 130,000
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 72,500
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 130,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is 1.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
58.5
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
74.9
82.8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
74.9 in
Width
75.1 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200.5
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
113.4
199.2
200.5 in
Length
199.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4985 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
322 lb
6.46 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6 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 V6 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N63-M20
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
242 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
194 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
8.75 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
502 mi
Range
658 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
502 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 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).
174.9 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
187.5 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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