Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 vs BMW 7 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 335 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 73 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 170 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 11.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.3 l/100km | 14.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Phaeton is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 5.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton is 17 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 meters | |
| 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`700 | 2`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 10 600 | |
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