The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 76,100
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton long V6
€ 70,900
 Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Phaeton long V6 is 3.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF.
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
119.5
200
203.7 in
Length
200 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
5018 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
708 lb
14.11 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*BKL*
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
238 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
232 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
21.08 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
26 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
462 mi
674 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
170.8 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
229.2 kWh
170.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data