The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
€ 119,400
€ 104,500
€ 119,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,500
ⓘ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 W12
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
198.4
113.4
199
198.4 in
Length
199 in
117.7 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton W12
4486 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
796 lb
15.07 %
General
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton W12
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N62-B44
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton W12
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton W12
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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9.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
9.1 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
15 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
12 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
428 mi
Range
359 mi
ALPINA B7
428 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton W12
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).
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).
295.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
242.5 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
