The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)

€ 70,000
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 125,600
 ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08) ALPINA B7
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton V6 TDI is 4.7 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
ALPINA B7
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
74.9
83.4
58.1
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
123.1
203.9
199.2 in
Length
203.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
ALPINA B7
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
514 lb
10.44 %
ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
ALPINA B7
3D
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
ALPINA B7
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
*CEX*
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
237 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
ALPINA B7
147 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7

▶ REPLAY
20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.94 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.77 lb/hp
8.94 lb/hp
ALPINA B7

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
28 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
20 mpg
city
12 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
244.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data