The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12)
€ 87,000
€ 105,900
€ 87,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900
ⓘ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 V8 is 4.1 inches longer and 1.4 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
118.1
203.7
120.9
199.7
203.7 in
Length
199.7 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5809 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
8.78 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
3D
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
*BGH*
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
459 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
10.18 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
25 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
12 mpg
city
19 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
427 mi
Range
529 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
427 mi
529 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Environmental Impact
248.2 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
248.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
