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Background grid Volkswagen Phaeton Sedan 2002-2007 Mercedes-Benz S Sedan 2002-2005
Spec height1 57.1 in 2 
+ 0.24 in
1 56.9 in Spec height1
+ 1.89 in 2 74.9 in Spec width2
1 73 in Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 2002 - 2005
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Mercedes-Benz
S-Class
Sedan
Gen. 4.1 | 2002 - 2005
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Volkswagen Phaeton Sedan 2002 - 2007
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Volkswagen
Phaeton
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 2002 - 2007
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz S-Class (W220) Sedan 2002 vs. Volkswagen Phaeton (3D) Sedan 2002


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220) Sedan 2002 is 1.89 in narrower and 0.24 in lower compared to Volkswagen Phaeton (3D) Sedan 2002

Full-size
Size class
Full-size
198.5 in
Length
199 in
+0.5
73 in
Width2
74.9 in
+1.9
82.87 in
Width incl. mirrors
83.82 in
+0.95
56.9 in
Height1
57.1 in
+0.2
116.7 in
+3.3
Wheelbase
113.4 in
-- in
Ground clearance3
5 in
4199.8 lbs
Weight4,6
4398.2 lbs
+5%
5
Seats max.
5
17.7 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
17.7 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 57594
Price EU7
€ 58250
+2%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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3064050
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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