The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12)
€ 60,000
€ 105,900
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900
ⓘ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 is 0.7 inches shorter and 1.4 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
113.4
199
120.9
199.7
199 in
Length
199.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4533 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5809 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
3.02 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
3D
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
*BKL*
Engine Code
N63-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
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
459 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 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
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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19.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
19.05 lb/hp
10.18 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
25 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
462 mi
Range
529 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
529 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1287 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
