BMW 7 series 2002 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.9 Diesel | 4.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 7 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volkswagen Phaeton) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 259 HP | 335 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Phaeton is a more dynamic driving. BMW 7 series engine produces 76 HP less power than Volkswagen Phaeton, but torque is 170 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. Due to the lower power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 13.1 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 3.4 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 510 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
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`595 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4000 | |
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