The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 58,300
€ 70,900
€ 58,300
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 a little. The VW Phaeton V6 is an inch shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF.
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
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
119.5
200
199 in
Length
200 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton 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 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 V6
232 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
21 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
15 mpg
city
20 mpg
27 mpg
highway
37 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
490 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
674 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
216 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 V6
216 kWh
170.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
