The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)

€ 81,400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 149,400
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 81,400
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. The VW Phaeton long V6 TDI is 2.8 inches shorter, 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
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)
126.4
206.7
203.9 in
Length
206.7 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
5099 lb
Curb Weight
4652 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6030 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
448 lb
8.79 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
3D
Generation
G12
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-M30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
590 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
3.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.07 lb/hp
7.75 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
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
466 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
466 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).
197 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
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
1378 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data