The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)

€ 78,200
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 130,000
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 78,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 130,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI is 1.9 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
74.9
83.4
58.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
126.4
205.8
203.9 in
Length
205.8 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
7.35 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
3D
Generation
F01/F02
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 V6 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CEX*
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
147 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
21.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.54 lb/hp
9.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
421 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
421 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data