The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15)
€ 64,500
€ 90,600
€ 64,500
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 TDI DPF is 0.9 inches shorter and 0.8 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 TDI DPF
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
8.41 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
3D
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI DPF
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N55
*CAR*
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
230 hp
349 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
147 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 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
21.4 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
35 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
595 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
731 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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).
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 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
