The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 125,600
€ 81,500
€ 125,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,500
ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton V8
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
123.1
203.9
113.4
199
203.9 in
Length
199 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton V8
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
531 lb
10.75 %
General
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton V8
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 V8
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N62-B44
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B7
493 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B7
516 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8
Performance
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton V8
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
▶ REPLAY
8.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
8.94 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
18 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
424 mi
Range
430 mi
ALPINA B7
424 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
246.2 kWh
ALPINA B7
244.5 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B7
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
