The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 108,600

€ 139,600

€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 139,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton long W12 is 2.2 inches shorter and 1.5 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long W12
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.6
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.6 in
118.1
203.7
126.4
206
203.7 in
Length
206 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long W12
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
8.34 %

General
VW Phaeton long W12
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
3D
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
414 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
406 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.24 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.98 lb/hp
9.24 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
15 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
10 mpg
city
16 mpg
22 mpg
highway
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23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
359 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
359 mi
478 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
295.5 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 W12
295.5 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 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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