The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12)
€ 119,800
€ 112,900
€ 119,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton long W12 is 1.5 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.4
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
58.4 in
118.1
203.7
126.4
205.2
203.7 in
Length
205.2 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb
Weight Difference:
646 lb
12.02 %
General
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
3D
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
*BRN*
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
444 hp
459 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
413 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
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12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.11 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
16 mpg
25 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
11 mpg
city
19 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
386 mi
Range
529 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
386 mi
529 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Environmental Impact
274.7 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 W12
274.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
