The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15)
€ 68,000
€ 95,400
€ 68,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400
ⓘ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 V6 is 6.5 inches shorter and 1.2 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.3
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
58.3 in
113.4
199
126.4
205.5
199 in
Length
205.5 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4815 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
5.21 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
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 7L
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 7L
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
20.23 lb/hp
13.08 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
35 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
14 mpg
city
39 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
462 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
731 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
