Volkswagen Phaeton is a more dynamic driving. BMW 7 series engine produces 29 HP less power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Phaeton. Due to the lower power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
13.1
Real fuel consumption:
13.0 l/100km
14.2 l/100km
The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton.
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
680 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway
910 km on highway
670 km with real consumption
630 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:
5.18 m
5.06 m
Width:
1.90 m
1.90 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.45 m
BMW 7 series is 12 cm longer than the Volkswagen Phaeton, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 7 series is 3 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.
