BMW 7 series 2008 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 21 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 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 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 1.1 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 | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 980 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Phaeton engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X6 | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2008 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2008 3.0 engine 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: | 5.21 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`525 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 3800 | |
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