Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 50 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Phaeton could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volkswagen Phaeton is larger. Volkswagen Phaeton is 24 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Phaeton has 40 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Volkswagen Phaeton uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Volkswagen Phaeton can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`760 | 2`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Volkswagen Phaeton, so Volkswagen Phaeton quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 6600 | |
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