Volkswagen Phaeton vs BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Phaeton and BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]. The Volkswagen Phaeton price is Rs. 77.16 Lakh and BMW 7 Series [2013-2016] price is Rs. 94.09 Lakh. The Volkswagen Phaeton is available in 3597 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW 7 Series [2013-2016] is available in 2993 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Phaeton provides the mileage of 11.9 kmpl and 7 Series [2013-2016] provides the mileage of 11.1 kmpl.

Phaeton vs 7 Series [2013-2016] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Phaeton	7 Series [2013-2016]
Price	Rs. 77.16 Lakh	Rs. 94.09 Lakh
Engine Capacity	3597 cc	2993 cc
Power	238 bhp	258 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Volkswagen Phaeton

3.6L

Rs. 77.16 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]

730Ld Prestige

Rs. 94.09 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Volkswagen Phaeton

3.6L

BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]

730Ld Prestige

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	3597 cc, DOHC	2993 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	3.6 L V6	BMW straight 6 diesel engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	238 bhp @ 4000 rpm	258 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1500 rpm	560 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	11.9View Mileage Details	11.1View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift	Automatic - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
5175 5219
Width (mm)
1903 1902
Height (mm)
1450 1481
Wheelbase (mm)
3001 3210
Ground Clearance (mm)
128 152
Kerb Weight (kg)
2200 1950
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
4 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 4
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
78

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Double-joint spring strut front axle
Rear Suspension		Rear axle air suspension with
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R17	245 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R17	245 / 55 R17

Features

Safety
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC		Two Zones
Rear AC		Two Zones
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	4

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats		All
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		All
One Touch Up		All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Electrically Adjustable Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Lighting

Headlights	Projector with Xenon	Bi-Xenon Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Passive	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen on rear	Halogen on rear
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	TFT	TFT
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Analogue	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty (In Years)
2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited

Colours

	Luna Blue	Monaco Blue
	Tarantella Black	Black Sapphire
	Mazeppa Grey	Titanium Grey
	Cairo Grey	Sterling
	Arabesque-Silver	Kalahari Beige
	Campanella White	Titanium Silver
	Campanella White	Alpine White

More Expert Reviews on Phaeton and 7 Series [2013-2016]

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By Desirazu Venkat03 Sep 2015

BMW’s flagship sedan has undergone a major change for the first time in six years. Yes, we are talking about the 7 Series and there is a new generation. In typical German fashion, it may not look very different from the previous car in terms of styling but there are a host of new elements to give the car an all-new feel.

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Phaeton vs 7 Series [2013-2016] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Phaeton and BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]?

Volkswagen Phaeton price is Rs. 77.16 Lakh and BMW 7 Series [2013-2016] price is Rs. 94.09 Lakh. Hence Volkswagen Phaeton is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Phaeton and 7 Series [2013-2016] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 3.6L variant, mileage of Phaeton is 11.9kmpl and for the 730Ld Prestige variant, mileage of 7 Series [2013-2016] is 11.1kmpl. Thus making Phaeton the most fuel efficient as compared to 7 Series [2013-2016]

Q: How is the performance of Phaeton compared to 7 Series [2013-2016]?

For the 3.6L variant, 3597 cc Petrol engine of Phaeton produces 238 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque. For the 730Ld Prestige variant, 2993 cc Diesel engine of 7 Series [2013-2016] produces 258 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 560 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque.

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Volkswagen Phaeton vs BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]

Length (mm)	5175	5219
Width (mm)	1903	1902
Height (mm)	1450	1481
Wheelbase (mm)	3001	3210
Ground Clearance (mm)	128	152
Kerb Weight (kg)	2200	1950

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		78

Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Warranty (In Years)		2
Warranty (In Kilometres)		Unlimited