2002 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 157 kg more than 2012 Alpina B7.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. (550 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Alpina |
| Model | Phaeton | B7 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2297 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 82 L |
