The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12)
€ 75,300

€ 105,900

€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900
ⓘ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 V6 is 4.1 inches longer and 1.4 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
118.1
203.7
120.9
199.7
203.7 in
Length
199.7 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
5018 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5809 lb

Weight Difference:
344 lb
6.86 %

General
VW Phaeton long V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
3D
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
*BKL*
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
238 hp
459 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
232 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
21.08 lb/hp
10.18 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
25 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
459 mi
Range
529 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
459 mi
529 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Environmental Impact
231.1 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
231.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data