The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 70,900
		
					 
					€ 75,300
					
					 
					€ 70,900
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 75,300
				ⓘ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 DPF is  3.7 inches shorter,  1.3 inches narrower and  0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6.
				
				Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
					VW Phaeton long V6
				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
				119.5
							
							200
							
						118.1
							
							203.7
							
						200 in
					Length
					203.7 in
				119.5 in
					Wheelbase
					118.1 in
				Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
					VW Phaeton long V6
				4310 lb
					Curb Weight
					5018 lb
				5622 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
6129 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								708 lb
									14.11 %
								 
								General
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
					VW Phaeton long V6
				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 DPF
					VW Phaeton long V6
				V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					V6 gasoline engine (naturally  aspirated engine)
				Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
*BKL*

4
Valves
					4
6
Cylinders
					6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
					3.2 L / 157 cu in
232 hp
						at 3800 rpm
					Power
					238 hp
						at 6200 rpm
					Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
						232 hp
						238 hp
						VW Phaeton long V6
					398 lb‑ft
						at 1600 rpm
					Max. Torque
					232 lb‑ft
						at 2400 rpm
					Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
						398 lb‑ft
						232 lb‑ft
						VW Phaeton long V6
					Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
					VW Phaeton long V6
				
							
							
							155 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							149 mph
						
					7.5 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					9.7 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
341 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
443 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								VW Phaeton long V6
▶ REPLAY
						18.58 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					21.08 lb/hp
						
				Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
						18.58 lb/hp
						21.08 lb/hp
						VW Phaeton long V6
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
					VW Phaeton long V6
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						28 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						19 mpg
						
					
				Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
						28 mpg
						19 mpg
						VW Phaeton long V6
					20 mpg
					city
					13 mpg
						
				37 mpg
					highway
					26 mpg
						
				23.8 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					23.8 gal
						674 mi
					Range
					459 mi
				Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
						674 mi
						459 mi
						VW Phaeton long V6
					Environmental Impact
	
				170.8 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).
231.1 kWh
						
				Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
						170.8 kWh
						231.1 kWh
						VW Phaeton long V6
					Euro 4 III
					Emission Standard
					Euro 4 III
						
				354 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					463 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
					VW Phaeton long V6
				4
					Doors
					4
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1312 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1111 lb
				15.9 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					14.2 cu ft
				









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