The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 93,600
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
€ 119,400
 ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,400

ⓘ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 VW Phaeton long V10 TDI is 5.4 inches longer and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
ALPINA B7
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
74.9
83.8
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
117.7
198.4
203.7 in
Length
198.4 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
ALPINA B7
5560 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
6680 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
1074 lb
19.32 %
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
ALPINA B7
3D
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
ALPINA B7
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
*AJS*
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
309 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7

Performance

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
17.99 lb/hp
9.1 lb/hp
ALPINA B7

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
21 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
490 mi
428 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
234.5 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).
242.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
492 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data