The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (04 - 05)
€ 60,000

€ 117,000

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton V6 is 4.5 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6
ALPINA B7
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.1
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.1 in
113.4
199
123.2
203.5
199 in
Length
203.5 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
123.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
ALPINA B7
4533 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
3.22 %

General
VW Phaeton V6
ALPINA B7
3D
Generation
E65/E66
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
ALPINA B7
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BKL*
Engine Code
N62-B44
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
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
ALPINA B7
150 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
19.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
19.05 lb/hp
8.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
462 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
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).
244.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1287 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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