The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
€ 84,000

€ 77,400

€ 84,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,400
ⓘ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 long is 15.1 cm longer, 3.2 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V6 FSI.
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
1473
1871
2120
1450
1903
2118
1871 mm
Width
1903 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2118 mm
1473 mm
Height
1450 mm
3165
5210
2881
5059
5210 mm
Length
5059 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
2070 kg
Kerb Weight
2154 kg
2655 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2680 kg

Weight Difference:
84 kg
3.9 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.932
Engine Code
*CMV*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
232 bhp
276 bhp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
540 NM
370 NM
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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8.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.8 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
8.92 kg/bhp
7.8 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
34 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
34 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
665 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
665 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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).
216 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
172.8 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
221 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
265 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










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