The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 72,400
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 73,500
 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 72,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
118.1
203.7
200 in
Length
203.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
613 lb
12.45 %
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
232 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.58 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
40 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
736 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
736 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
156.4 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).
185.2 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
156.4 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data