Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 vs Mercedes S class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes S class. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 8.6 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 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 630'000 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 | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Used also on Mercedes E klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Phaeton is larger. Volkswagen Phaeton is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 385 percent more cases than Volkswagen Phaeton, so Volkswagen Phaeton quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3400 | |
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