The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)
€ 70,900
€ 58,300
€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF is an inch longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
VW Phaeton 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
113.4
199
200 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
VW Phaeton V6
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2 %
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
VW Phaeton V6
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
VW Phaeton 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 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 V6
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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18.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
18.58 lb/hp
18.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
28 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
37 mpg
highway
27 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
674 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
674 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton 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).
216 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
170.8 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
