The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 112,900
€ 81,500
€ 112,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,500
ⓘ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 V8
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 V8
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
4.29 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
VW Phaeton V8
F02
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 7L
VW Phaeton V8
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
459 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
516 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
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10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
10.3 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
25 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
19 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
529 mi
Range
430 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
529 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
246.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
178.2 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
