BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
13.0
15.6
Real fuel consumption:
14.5 l/100km
16.3 l/100km
The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 2.6 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 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton.
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
670 km in combined cycle
570 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway
820 km on highway
600 km with real consumption
550 km with real consumption
BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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.
