The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)
€ 112,900
€ 58,300
€ 112,900
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW ActiveHybrid 7L is 6.2 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
VW Phaeton V6
58.4
74.9
84
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.4 in
Height
57.1 in
126.4
205.2
113.4
199
205.2 in
Length
199 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
VW Phaeton V6
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
VW Phaeton V6
F02
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 7L
VW Phaeton V6
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
459 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
516 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.48 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
10.3 lb/hp
18.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
25 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
529 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
529 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
216 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
178.2 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
