The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 111,300
€ 76,200
€ 111,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘ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 W12 is an inch shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI.
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 320 CDI
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 W12
Mercedes S 320 CDI
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5787 lb
Weight Difference:
818 lb
15.49 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 320 CDI
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 320 CDI
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*BRN*
Engine Code
OM 642.932
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 320 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 320 CDI
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.24 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.9 lb/hp
19.24 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI
11 mpg
city
20 mpg
22 mpg
highway
37 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
386 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
674 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
274.7 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 W12
274.7 kWh
170.8 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
