The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15)
€ 78,200
€ 90,600
€ 78,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,600
ⓘ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 TDI is 3.9 inches longer and 0.8 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
57.1
74.9
83.4
57.9
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
118.1
203.9
120.9
200
203.9 in
Length
200 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
11.66 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
3D
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N55
*CEX*
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 hp
349 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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21.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.54 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
35 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
658 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
731 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
