The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
€ 76,200
€ 104,500
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,500
ⓘ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 W12.
Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton W12
1473
1871
2120
1450
1903
2129
1871 mm
Width
1903 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1473 mm
Height
1450 mm
3035
5080
2881
5055
5080 mm
Length
5055 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton W12
2025 kg
Kerb Weight
2396 kg
2625 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2910 kg
Weight Difference:
371 kg
15.48 %
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton W12
W221
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton W12
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.932
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
5998 CC
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
232 bhp
414 bhp
VW Phaeton W12
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI
540 NM
550 NM
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton W12
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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8.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI
8.73 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI
34 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
25 mpg
city
12 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
26 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
674 mi
Range
359 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI
674 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton W12
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).
295.5 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI
170.8 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
218 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
374 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
600 kg
Maximum Payload
514 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
