What is the difference between V12 and W12?

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OVanessa
07/29/25 2:27pm
V12 and W12 differ mainly in their arrangement. Due to their respective characteristics, their advantages and disadvantages are as follows: Advantages of W12: It allows for a shorter engine compartment, making it easier to arrange a full-time four-wheel-drive system. It can provide more passenger space within a shorter car length and wheelbase. It is compact, lightweight, and structurally tight, allowing for flexible arrangement. Disadvantages of W12: The production cost is higher than that of V12, meaning consumers have to spend more money. The structure is overly complex. Instantaneous explosive power is inferior to V12. The balance of operation is not as good. Advantages of V12: Lower production cost. The structure is simpler than W12. The engine runs smoothly with minimal vibration. Disadvantages of V12: Large size, which affects the flexible arrangement of the drive system and may even limit it to front-engine, rear-wheel-drive configurations.
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