The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 111,000
€ 81,400
€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B7 is 5.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
58.1
74.9
82.8
57.1
75.1
83.4
74.9 in
Width
75.1 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.1 in
Height
57.1 in
117.7
198
118.1
203.9
198 in
Length
203.9 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4299 lb
Curb Weight
5099 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb
Weight Difference:
800 lb
15.69 %
General
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
E65/E66
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
N62-B44
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
242 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
186 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.72 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
12 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
424 mi
Range
658 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
244.5 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).
174.9 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
