Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 vs Mercedes S class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 18 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Phaeton could require 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 850 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Mercedes S klase 2013 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes S klase 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 510 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`760 kg | 2`655 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`261 kg | 1`880 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 499 kg | 775 kg | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 55 procentiem less than Mercedes S class. Therefore, Mercedes S class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 27 200 | |
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