The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)
€ 90,600
€ 58,300
€ 90,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is 0.9 inches longer and 0.8 inches taller.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton V6
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
113.4
199
200 in
Length
199 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton V6
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.44 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton V6
F01
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton V6
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
349 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
332 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 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 V6
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.48 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
12.92 lb/hp
18.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
35 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
39 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
731 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
731 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
216 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
128.7 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
