The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
€ 111,000
€ 87,000
€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B7 is 5.7 inches shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long V8
58.1
74.9
82.8
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.1 in
Height
57.1 in
117.7
198
118.1
203.7
198 in
Length
203.7 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long V8
4299 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb
Weight Difference:
825 lb
16.1 %
General
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long V8
E65/E66
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
VW Phaeton long V8
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N62-B44
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long V8
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
▶ REPLAY
8.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.72 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
424 mi
Range
427 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
427 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
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).
248.2 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
248.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
