The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15)
€ 116,500
€ 90,600
€ 116,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,600
ⓘ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 W12 is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.8 inches lower.
VW Phaeton W12
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
57.1
74.9
83.4
57.9
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
113.4
199.2
120.9
200
199.2 in
Length
200 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
5273 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb
Weight Difference:
765 lb
14.51 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
3D
Generation
F01
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N55
*BRN*
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
349 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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11.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.88 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
35 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
11 mpg
city
39 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
386 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
731 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
