The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

€ 70,900
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
€ 121,400
 VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Phaeton long W12
€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 121,400

ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
VW Phaeton long W12
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
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 DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
119.5
200
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
118.1
203.9
200 in
Length
203.9 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
VW Phaeton long W12
4310 lb
Curb Weight
5364 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
1054 lb
19.65 %
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
VW Phaeton long W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
VW Phaeton long W12
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
232 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
398 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12

Performance

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
VW Phaeton long W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12

▶ REPLAY
18.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
18.58 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
28 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
20 mpg
city
11 mpg
37 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
674 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
170.8 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data