Volkswagen Phaeton 2003 vs Mercedes S class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.9 Diesel | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Phaeton) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes S class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | no data | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 750 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 290 NM more than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 12.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Phaeton is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Phaeton over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 420'000 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: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mercedes GL | |
| 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. | |||
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`620 | |
| 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 (€): | 4000 | 6800 | |
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