The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 78,700
€ 75,300
€ 78,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,300
ⓘ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 long is 1.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
VW Phaeton long 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
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 V6
4409 lb
Curb Weight
5018 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb
Weight Difference:
608 lb
12.12 %
General
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
VW Phaeton long V6
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 long
VW Phaeton long 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 long
232 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton long V6
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
398 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
VW Phaeton long V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
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19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
19 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
28 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
20 mpg
city
13 mpg
36 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
665 mi
Range
459 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
665 mi
459 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
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).
231.1 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
172.8 kWh
231.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
VW Phaeton long V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
