2011 Alpina B7 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 110 kg more than 2011 Alpina B7.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Alpina B7 | 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Alpina | Volkswagen |
| Model | B7 | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2205 kg | 2315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5225 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3211 mm | 3001 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
