BMW 7 series 2008 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.9 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 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.21 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| BMW 7 series is 15 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: | 12.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`525 | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 10 000 | |
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