The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
€ 78,700
€ 93,600
€ 78,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘ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 long is 1.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V10 TDI.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
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
124.6
205.1
118.1
203.7
205.1 in
Length
203.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4409 lb
Curb Weight
5560 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6680 lb
Weight Difference:
1151 lb
20.7 %
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
232 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
398 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
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 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
19 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
28 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
36 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
665 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
665 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Environmental Impact
172.8 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).
234.5 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
172.8 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
