The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 119,400
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 65,800
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 119,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B7 is 0.6 inches shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
117.7
198.4
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
113.4
199
198.4 in
Length
199 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4486 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
437 lb
8.88 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton 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 V6 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
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
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton 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 V6 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
186 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
9.1 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
12 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B7
428 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
242.5 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).
185.2 kWh
ALPINA B7
242.5 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data