The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

€ 89,300
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton V10 TDI
€ 139,600
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 89,300
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 considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton V10 TDI is 7 inches shorter and 1.5 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
74.9
83.8
58.6
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
113.4
199
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
126.4
206
199 in
Length
206 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
5467 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
9.88 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

General

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*AJS*
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Performance

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V10 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.24 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
9.24 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
478 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
234.5 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).
197 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data