The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo long AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
€ 116,500

€ 149,400

€ 116,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 149,400
ⓘ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 W12 is 7.5 inches shorter and 1.6 inches lower.
VW Phaeton W12
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
57.1
74.9
83.4
58.7
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.7 in
113.4
199.2
126.4
206.7
199.2 in
Length
206.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
5273 lb
Curb Weight
4652 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6030 lb

Weight Difference:
622 lb
11.79 %

General
VW Phaeton W12
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
3D
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BRN*
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
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11.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.88 lb/hp
7.75 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
11 mpg
city
16 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
386 mi
Range
449 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
449 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
204.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data