The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 111,300
€ 80,200
€ 111,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Phaeton W12 is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long.
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 W12
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
873 lb
16.53 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*BRN*
Engine Code
OM 642.930
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 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 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 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.9 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
11 mpg
city
22 mpg
22 mpg
highway
39 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
386 mi
Range
726 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
726 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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).
158.4 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
