Mercedes S class 2013 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 18 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mercedes S class is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Phaeton, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes S class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 500 litres | |
| Mercedes S class has 10 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`655 | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 58 200 | 10 000 | |
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