Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG (2002 – 2005) vs Volkswagen Phaeton (2002 – 2009): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 500 hp against 420 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 6.1 s. The Volkswagen Phaeton uses less fuel, from 9.6 L/100 km against 13.0 L/100 km. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG is the lighter car, from 1,899 kg against 1,970 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse AMG
2002 – 2005
|
Volkswagen
Phaeton
2002 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2005 | 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 | 5.7 s | 6.1 – 8.9 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 233 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.0 L/100 km | 9.6 – 15.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,042 mm | 5,060 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,964 mm | 2,880 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,899 kg | 1,970 – 2,390 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.