BMW 7 series 2001 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2002

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BMW 7 series
2001 - 2005
Volkswagen Phaeton
2002 - 2010
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
BMW 7 series is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Phaeton has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 7 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while Volkswagen Phaeton can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 3.0 - 6.03.0 - 6.0

Performance

Power: 218 - 445 HP224 - 450 HP
Torque: 300 - 600 NM315 - 750 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.5 - 8.3 seconds6.1 - 9.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.5 - 14.09.6 - 15.6
BMW 7 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Phaeton. On average, BMW 7 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton.
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Dimensions

Length: 5.09 m5.10 m
Width: 1.90 m1.90 m
Height: 1.49 m1.45 m
BMW 7 series is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Phaeton, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 7 series is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 500 litres500 litres
Turning diameter: 13 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`501~ 2`503
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

high
Average price (€): 42004200
Pros and Cons: BMW 7 sērija has
  • automatic transmission only
  • lower fuel consumption
Volkswagen Phaeton has
  • both manual and automatic
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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