Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 vs Mercedes S class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 5 HP more power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes S class. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 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 Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Phaeton is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 560 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Volkswagen Phaeton has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`760 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| 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 (€): | 10 000 | 12 000 | |
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