The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15)
€ 58,300
€ 90,600
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton V6 is 0.9 inches shorter and 0.8 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.9
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
113.4
199
120.9
200
199 in
Length
200 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.44 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
3D
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N55
*BKL*
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
349 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
21 mpg
35 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
15 mpg
city
39 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
490 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
731 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Environmental Impact
216 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
216 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
