The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 79,700
€ 135,000
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 135,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Phaeton V8 is 7 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V8
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.4
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
113.4
199
126.4
206
199 in
Length
206 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
4.29 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
3D
Generation
F01/F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BGH*
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.87 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
8.87 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
430 mi
Range
502 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
502 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
187.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
