The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 80,200
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 70,000
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 80,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long is 5.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
74.9
83.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
124.6
205.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
113.4
199.2
205.1 in
Length
199.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
514 lb
10.44 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton 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 long
VW Phaeton 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 long
232 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton 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 long

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
31 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
726 mi
Range
658 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
726 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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).
174.9 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
158.4 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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