The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

€ 76,200
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI
€ 64,500
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500

ⓘ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 2.5 cm longer, 3.2 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF.
Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
1473
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
1871
2120
1450
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
1903
2129
1871 mm
Width
1903 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1473 mm
Height
1450 mm
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
3035
5080
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
2881
5055
5080 mm
Length
5055 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
2025 kg
Kerb Weight
2233 kg
2625 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2760 kg
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
208 kg
9.31 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
W221
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.932
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
230 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
232 bhp
230 bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
540 NM
450 NM
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
152 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
8.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI
8.73 kg/bhp
9.71 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI
34 mpg
30 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI
674 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI
170.8 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
218 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
600 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data