The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 68,700

€ 134,600

€ 68,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,600
ⓘ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 V6 is 6.8 inches shorter and 1.5 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6
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
113.4
199
126.4
205.8
199 in
Length
205.8 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4815 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
2.27 %

General
VW Phaeton V6
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
3D
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BKL*
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.85 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
20.23 lb/hp
9.85 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
462 mi
Range
411 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
411 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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).
235 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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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