The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
€ 76,200
€ 77,400
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 320 CDI is 0.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 FSI.
Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
58
73.7
83.5
57.1
74.9
83.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
119.5
200
113.4
199.2
200 in
Length
199.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4749 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5908 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
5.98 %
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.932
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
232 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
398 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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19.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI
19.24 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI
28 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
37 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
674 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI
674 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Environmental Impact
170.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
216 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI
170.8 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
