The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 81,400

€ 134,600

€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,600
ⓘ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. The VW Phaeton long V6 TDI is 3.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
57.1
75.1
83.4
58.7
74.9
82.8
75.1 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.7 in
118.1
203.9
120.9
200.5
203.9 in
Length
200.5 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
5099 lb
Curb Weight
4861 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
4.67 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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-M20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
148 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.07 lb/hp
9.12 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
658 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
478 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).
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 TDI
174.9 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data