The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
€ 90,600
€ 98,300
€ 90,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,300
ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton long V8
57.9
74.9
84
57.1
74.9
83.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
120.9
200
118.1
203.9
200 in
Length
203.9 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton long V8
4508 lb
Curb Weight
5011 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
10.04 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton long V8
F01
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
349 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
332 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton long V8
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 V8
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.18 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
12.92 lb/hp
15.18 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
35 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
39 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
731 mi
Range
447 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
731 mi
447 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
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).
236.9 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
128.7 kWh
236.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
