The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 89,300
€ 78,700
€ 89,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,700
ⓘ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 VW Phaeton V10 TDI is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
57.1
74.9
83.8
58
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
113.4
199
124.6
205.1
199 in
Length
205.1 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
5467 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
1058 lb
19.35 %
General
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*AJS*
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Performance
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
28 mpg
highway
36 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
490 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
665 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Environmental Impact
234.5 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).
172.8 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
