Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 10 HP more power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 15 NM more than BMW 7 series. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
12.2
11.0
The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
88 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
800 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway
1100 km on highway
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:
5.18 m
5.17 m
Width:
1.90 m
1.90 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.49 m
Volkswagen Phaeton is 1 cm longer than the BMW 7 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
500 litres
Turning diameter:
12 meters
13 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means Volkswagen Phaeton can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.