BMW 7 series 2002 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 6 HP less power than Volkswagen Phaeton, but torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. Despite less power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
| BMW 7 series is 3 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 litres | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3800 | |
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