The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 68,000
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) VW Phaeton V6
€ 72,400
 Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 68,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,400

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
74.9
83.8
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 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 V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
113.4
199
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
119.5
200
199 in
Length
200 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4815 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
505 lb
10.49 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

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

Engine

VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
20.23 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
14 mpg
city
23 mpg
26 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
736 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
736 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
156.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
156.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data