The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 81,500
€ 78,700
€ 81,500
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 V8 is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long.
VW Phaeton V8
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 V8
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
531 lb
10.75 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
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 V8
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*BGH*
Engine Code
OM 642.930
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
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 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
12 mpg
city
20 mpg
25 mpg
highway
36 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
430 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
665 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
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 V8
246.2 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
