The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 70,900
€ 115,000
€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 W12.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
VW Phaeton W12
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 W12
4310 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
972 lb
18.4 %
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
VW Phaeton 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 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 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
232 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton 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 W12
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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18.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
18.58 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
28 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
20 mpg
city
11 mpg
37 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
674 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
674 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton 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).
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 W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
