The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 78,200
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
€ 84,000
 Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI long
€ 78,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Phaeton long V6 FSI is 1.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI long.
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
74.9
83.8
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
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 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
124.6
205.1
203.7 in
Length
205.1 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
4963 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5853 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
8.04 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

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

Engine

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CMV*
Engine Code
OM 642.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
276 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI long

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI long

▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
17.98 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
20 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
27 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
478 mi
665 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
172.8 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
221.6 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 320 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data