The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 72,400
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 81,500
 VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW Phaeton V8
€ 72,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,500

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is an inch longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V8.
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V8
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 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 V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
113.4
199
200 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V8
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
631 lb
12.77 %
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V8
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
232 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8

Performance

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

▶ REPLAY
18.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.58 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
23 mpg
city
12 mpg
40 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
736 mi
Range
430 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
736 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
246.2 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
156.4 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data