BMW 7 series 2003 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| BMW 7 series engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Volkswagen Phaeton. Despite less power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 12.2 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means that by driving the BMW 7 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Phaeton) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 7 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.17 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
| BMW 7 series is 11 cm longer than the Volkswagen Phaeton, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 7 series is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 12 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`400 | 2`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4200 | |
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