BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 6 HP more power than BMW 7 series, but torque is 50 NM less than BMW 7 series. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.6
8.5
Real fuel consumption:
9.4 l/100km
9.1 l/100km
The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
88 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
930 km in combined cycle
1030 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway
1350 km on highway
950 km with real consumption
960 km with real consumption
BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
5.06 m
5.03 m
Width:
1.90 m
1.90 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.49 m
Volkswagen Phaeton is 3 cm longer than the BMW 7 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 4 cm lower.
