The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 81,500
€ 119,400
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,400
ⓘ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 V8 is 0.6 inches longer and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V8
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
117.7
198.4
199 in
Length
198.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
ALPINA B7
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
9.19 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
ALPINA B7
3D
Generation
E65/E66
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V8
ALPINA B7
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
*BGH*
Engine Code
N62-B44
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
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
▶ REPLAY
14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
9.1 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
430 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
428 mi
ALPINA B7
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).
242.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
492 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
