Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Phaeton is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 47 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Phaeton could require 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 760 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Phaeton might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volkswagen Phaeton is larger. Volkswagen Phaeton is 24 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Phaeton has 40 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Volkswagen Phaeton uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Volkswagen Phaeton can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 350 percent more cases than Volkswagen Phaeton, so Volkswagen Phaeton quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3000 | |
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