The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA B7 Switch-Tronic long (05 - 08)
€ 116,500
€ 125,600
€ 116,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,600
ⓘ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 W12 is 4.7 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Phaeton W12
ALPINA B7
57.1
74.9
83.4
58.1
74.9
82.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.1 in
113.4
199.2
123.1
203.9
199.2 in
Length
203.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
ALPINA B7
5273 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
864 lb
16.38 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
ALPINA B7
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
*BRN*
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B7
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B7
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
ALPINA B7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B7
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11.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.94 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.88 lb/hp
8.94 lb/hp
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
ALPINA B7
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B7
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
386 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
424 mi
ALPINA B7
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).
244.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B7
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
ALPINA B7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
