Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 vs BMW 7 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 5 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Phaeton could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| BMW 7 sērija 2008 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2008 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton is 15 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`760 | 2`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 10 400 | |
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