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 | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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 | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`760 | 2`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 65 800 | |
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