The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 72,500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 70,900
 Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
€ 72,500
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 TDI is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
73.7
83.5
75.1 in
Width
73.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
119.5
200
199.2 in
Length
200 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
4985 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
675 lb
13.54 %
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
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 V6 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CEX*
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
242 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
20.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.6 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
28 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
674 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
170.8 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
170.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data