Mercedes S class 2009 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2010

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Mercedes S class
2009 - 2013
Volkswagen Phaeton
2010 - 2015
Gearbox: Automatic Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mercedes S class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Phaeton can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes S class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 3.0 - 6.23.0 - 6.0

Performance

Power: 235 - 525 HP240 - 450 HP
Torque: 350 - 830 NM370 - 560 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.6 - 7.8 seconds6.1 - 8.6 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.6 - 14.48.5 - 14.5
Mercedes S class petrol engines consumes on average 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Phaeton. On average, Mercedes S class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton.
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Dimensions

Length: 5.15 m5.05 m
Width: 1.87 m1.90 m
Height: 1.48 m1.45 m
Mercedes S class is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Phaeton, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 560 litres500 litres
Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity.
Mercedes S class has 60 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Phaeton.
Turning diameter: 12.2 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Phaeton.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`618~ 2`763
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

high
Average price (€): 13 60010 600
Pros and Cons: Mercedes S klase has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
Volkswagen Phaeton has
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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