Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 vs BMW 7 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 25 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 120 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.4 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 3.3 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 495 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1500 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1690 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1050 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 118 mm (4.6 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 7 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton is 18 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 515 litres | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton has 15 litres less trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means Volkswagen Phaeton can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`760 | 2`540 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 37 800 | |
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