The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 105,900
€ 65,800
€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is 0.7 inches longer and 1.4 inches taller.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
58.5
74.9
84
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
120.9
199.7
113.4
199
199.7 in
Length
199 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5809 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
5.06 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
F01
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
459 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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10.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
10.18 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
25 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
529 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
529 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
185.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
178.2 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
