The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)
€ 78,200

€ 149,400

€ 78,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 149,400
ⓘ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 V6 FSI is 3 inches shorter and 1.6 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.7
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.7 in
118.1
203.7
126.4
206.7
203.7 in
Length
206.7 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4963 lb
Curb Weight
4652 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6030 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
6.27 %

General
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
3D
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CMV*
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
276 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
17.98 lb/hp
7.75 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
20 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
478 mi
Range
466 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
478 mi
466 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
197 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
221.6 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data