The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 80,200
€ 71,900
€ 80,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900
ⓘ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 long is 1.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF.
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
58
73.7
83.5
57.1
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
124.6
205.1
118.1
203.7
205.1 in
Length
203.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
514 lb
10.44 %
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
232 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
398 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
19 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
31 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
726 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
726 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
158.4 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
