Mercedes S class
2006 - 2009
Mercedes S 320 2005 CDI | 235 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes S 320 2006 CDI 4Matic | 235 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes S 320 2006 CDI 4Matic Long | 235 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes S 320 2005 CDI Long | 235 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes S 350 2005 | 272 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 350 2005 Long | 272 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 420 2006 CDI | 320 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes S 420 2006 CDI Long | 320 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes S 450 2006 | 340 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 450 2006 4Matic | 340 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes S 450 2006 4Matic Long | 340 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes S 450 2006 Lang | 340 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 500 2005 | 388 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 500 2006 4Matic | 388 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes S 500 2006 4Matic | 388 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes S 500 2006 4Matic Long | 388 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes S 500 2005 Long | 388 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 600 2005 Long | 517 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 63 2006 AMG | 525 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 63 2006 AMG Long | 525 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes S 65 2006 AMG Long | 612 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volkswagen Phaeton
2002 - 2010
3.0 TDI V6 4Motion 4-zitter | 224 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
3.0 TDI V6 4Motion 5-zitter | 224 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
3.2 V6 4-zitter | 241 HP | Petrol | Automatic
3.2 V6 4-zitter | 241 HP | Petrol | Manual
3.2 V6 4Motion 4-zitter | 241 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
3.2 V6 4Motion 5-zitter | 241 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
3.2 V6 5-zitter | 241 HP | Petrol | Manual
3.2 V6 5-zitter | 241 HP | Petrol | Automatic
4.2 V8 4Motion 4-zitter | 335 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
4.2 V8 4Motion 5-zitter | 335 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
5.0 V10 TDI 4Motion 4-zitter | 313 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
5.0 V10 TDI 4Motion 5-zitter | 313 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
6.0 W12 4Motion 4-zitter | 420 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
6.0 W12 4Motion 5-zitter | 420 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
6.0 W12 4WD | 450 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Long 3.2 V6 4Motion 4-zitter | 241 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Long 3.2 V6 4Motion 5-zitter | 241 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Long 4.2 V8 4Motion 4-zitter | 335 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Long 4.2 V8 4Motion 5-zitter | 335 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Long 5.0 V10 TDI 4Motion 4-zitter | 313 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Long 5.0 V10 TDI 4Motion 5-zitter | 313 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Long 6.0 W12 4Motion 4-zitter | 420 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Long 6.0 W12 4Motion 5-zitter | 420 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Gearbox:
Automatic Automatic
Engine:
6.2 Petrol 6.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:
525 HP 420 HP
Torque:
630 NM 550 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
4.6 seconds 6.1 seconds
Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 105 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 80 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):
15.0 15.6
Mercedes S class consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres 90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
600 km in combined cycle 570 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway 820 km on highway
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:
5.08 m 5.06 m
Width:
1.87 m 1.90 m
Height:
1.47 m 1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Phaeton, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
560 litres 500 litres
Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 60 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Phaeton.
Turning diameter:
12 meters 12 meters
Gross weight (kg):
2`595 2`850
Safety:
no data no data
Quality:
below average
high
Volkswagen Phaeton has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Volkswagen Phaeton, so Volkswagen Phaeton quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€):
7600 4000
Pros and Cons:
Mercedes S klase has
more power more dynamic roomier boot
Volkswagen Phaeton has
has 4x4 drive fewer faults lower price
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