The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 72,400

€ 116,500

€ 72,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,500
ⓘ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 2.1 cm longer, 3.2 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton W12
1473
1871
2120
1450
1903
2118
1871 mm
Width
1903 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2118 mm
1473 mm
Height
1450 mm
3035
5080
2881
5059
5080 mm
Length
5059 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton W12
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2392 kg
2550 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2910 kg

Weight Difference:
437 kg
18.27 %

General
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton W12
W221
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton W12
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
*BRN*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
5998 CC
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
444 bhp
at 6050 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
232 bhp
444 bhp
VW Phaeton W12
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
560 NM
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
540 NM
560 NM
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton W12
155 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12
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8.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.39 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
8.43 kg/bhp
5.39 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
27 mpg
city
13 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
27 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
736 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
736 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
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).
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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
156.4 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










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