BMW 7 series 2012 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 18 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 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 2.5 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 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 7 sērija 2012 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 2012 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.08 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 7 series is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Phaeton, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 7 series is 2 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`550 | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 10 000 | |
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