The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 90,600
€ 71,900
€ 90,600
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
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 V6 TDI DPF
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 V6 TDI DPF
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
8.41 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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 V6 TDI DPF
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
349 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
332 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
12.92 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
35 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
731 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
731 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
128.7 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
