The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 89,200
€ 70,900
€ 89,200
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 V8 is 9.5 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF.
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
1450
1903
2129
1473
1871
2120
1903 mm
Width
1871 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1473 mm
3001
5175
3035
5080
5175 mm
Length
5080 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
2324 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2550 kg
Weight Difference:
369 kg
15.88 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
3D
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*BGH*
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4172 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
330 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
430 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
430 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
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7.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V8
7.04 kg/bhp
8.43 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
22 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
15 mpg
city
24 mpg
29 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
430 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
430 mi
674 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
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 V8
246.2 kWh
170.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
310 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
486 kg
Maximum Payload
595 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
