Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 vs Mercedes S class 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 11 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 900 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 | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class 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 Mercedes S klase 2005 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 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Phaeton is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 2 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 | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`100 | |
| 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 (€): | 3600 | 6600 | |
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