The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (04 - 05) vs. VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 111,000
€ 68,700
€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,700
ⓘ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 is an inch shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton V6
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
113.4
199
198 in
Length
199 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton V6
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4815 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
516 lb
10.72 %
General
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton V6
E65/E66
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton V6
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N62-B44
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton V6
186 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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8.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.72 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
19 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
424 mi
Range
462 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
