The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 58,300
€ 78,700
€ 58,300
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 V6 is 15.5 cm shorter, 3.2 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long.
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
1450
1903
2129
1473
1871
2120
1903 mm
Width
1871 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1473 mm
2881
5055
3165
5210
5055 mm
Length
5210 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
1995 kg
Kerb Weight
2000 kg
2610 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2580 kg
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.25 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
3D
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
V6 petrol 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
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
315 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
▶ REPLAY
8.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.62 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6
8.38 kg/bhp
8.62 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
25 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
490 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
665 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
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).
172.8 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
216 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
274 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
223 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
