The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)

€ 64,500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 125,000
 ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 64,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF is 1.3 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
58.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
113.4
199
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
120.9
200.3
199 in
Length
200.3 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
5.28 %
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
3D
Generation
F01/F02
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 DPF
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CAR*
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
230 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
147 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.33 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
21.4 lb/hp
9.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
421 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
421 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data