The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05) vs. VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 117,000
€ 70,500
€ 117,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500
ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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
123.2
203.5
113.4
199
203.5 in
Length
199 in
123.2 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4749 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5908 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
7.62 %
General
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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 V6 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N62-B44
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Performance
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 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 V6 FSI
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8.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.9 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
424 mi
Range
478 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
478 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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).
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
221.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
