BMW 7 series 2015 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 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 3.3 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 495 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1500 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1690 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 1010 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 118 mm (4.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 7 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.24 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
| BMW 7 series is 18 cm longer than the Volkswagen Phaeton, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 7 series is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 500 litres | |
| BMW 7 series has 15 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`540 | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 37 800 | 10 800 | |
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