Mercedes-Benz CL AMG (2002 – 2006) vs Volkswagen Phaeton (2002 – 2009): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CL AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 500 hp against 420 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 6.1 s. The Volkswagen Phaeton uses less fuel, from 9.6 L/100 km against 13.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,970 kg against 1,995 kg. At 5,060 mm, the Volkswagen Phaeton is 66 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz CL AMG.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CL AMG
2002 – 2006
|
Volkswagen
Phaeton
2002 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2006 | 2002 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 500 hp | 224 – 420 hp |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 315 – 750 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 s | 6.1 – 8.9 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 233 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.2 L/100 km | 9.6 – 15.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,994 mm | 5,060 mm |
| Width | 1,857 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,397 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,885 mm | 2,880 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,995 kg | 1,970 – 2,390 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.