The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

€ 125,600
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 121,400
 VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Phaeton long W12
€ 125,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 121,400

ⓘ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 length and width, but the ALPINA B7 is 1.1 inches taller.
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long W12
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
74.9
83.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.1 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
123.1
203.9
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
118.1
203.9
203.9 in
Length
203.9 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long W12
4409 lb
Curb Weight
5364 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
955 lb
17.8 %
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

General

ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long 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 long W12
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N62-B44
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12

Performance

ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long W12
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12

▶ REPLAY
8.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.94 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
386 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
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).
274.7 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data