The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
€ 90,600
€ 93,600
€ 90,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘ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 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is 3.8 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
57.9
74.9
84
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
120.9
200
118.1
203.7
200 in
Length
203.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4508 lb
Curb Weight
5560 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6680 lb
Weight Difference:
1052 lb
18.92 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton long V10 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 long V10 TDI
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
349 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
332 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
12.92 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
35 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
39 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
731 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
731 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
234.5 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
128.7 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
