The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 70,900
€ 89,200
€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,200
ⓘ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 V8.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
VW Phaeton long V8
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 V8
4310 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb
Weight Difference:
814 lb
15.89 %
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
VW Phaeton long 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 DPF
VW Phaeton long 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 3800 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
232 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
398 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
VW Phaeton long V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
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18.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
18.58 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
28 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
20 mpg
city
12 mpg
37 mpg
highway
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
674 mi
Range
430 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
674 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
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).
246.2 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
170.8 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
