The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 71,900

€ 129,600

€ 71,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 129,600
ⓘ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 DPF is 3.5 inches longer and 1.4 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
118.1
203.7
120.9
200.3
203.7 in
Length
200.3 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4861 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.26 %

General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
230 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
147 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.72 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
21.4 lb/hp
9.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
18 mpg
city
13 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
595 mi
Range
411 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
411 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
235 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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