The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

€ 125,600
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 71,900
 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
€ 125,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900

ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
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 long (05 - 08)
123.1
203.9
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
118.1
203.7
203.9 in
Length
203.7 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
514 lb
10.44 %
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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 long V6 TDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N62-B44
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

Performance

ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
186 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
8.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.94 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
12 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
595 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data