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 an inch longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF.
Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
113.4
199
200 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
459 lb
9.32 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
232 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
398 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
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

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
19.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI
19.24 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI
28 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
37 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
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
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data