The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
€ 78,700

€ 60,000

€ 78,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long is 15.5 cm longer, 3.2 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
VW Phaeton V6
1473
1871
2120
1450
1903
2129
1871 mm
Width
1903 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1473 mm
Height
1450 mm
3165
5210
2881
5055
5210 mm
Length
5055 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
VW Phaeton V6
2000 kg
Kerb Weight
2056 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2640 kg

Weight Difference:
56 kg
2.72 %

General
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
VW Phaeton V6
W221
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
VW Phaeton V6
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
*BKL*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
232 bhp
238 bhp
VW Phaeton V6
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
540 NM
315 NM
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6
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8.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.64 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
8.62 kg/bhp
8.64 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
34 mpg
23 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
30 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
665 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
665 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton 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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
172.8 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
223 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
584 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










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