Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 7-Series | Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 445 hp@5500 480 lb-ft@1800 |
6.0L W12 DOHC-4v 444 hp@6000 406 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.4 in | 118.1 in | 8.3 in |
Length | 206.6 in | 203.7 in | 2.9 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 74.9 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 58.2 in | 57.1 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4610 lb. | 5399 lb. | -789 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.6 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 37.2 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.2 in | 59.6 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.7 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 57.8 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 43.1 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 85.8 in (over 2 rows) | 84.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.2 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW 7-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton.