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Background grid Volkswagen Phaeton Sedan 2002-2007 Mercedes-Benz S Sedan 2005-2009
Spec height1 57.1 in 2
1 58 in Spec height1
 + 0.91 in
1 + 0.75 in
2 199 in Spec length
+ 0.98 in 1 200 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 2005 - 2009
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Mercedes-Benz
S-Class
Sedan
Gen. 5 | 2005 - 2009
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Volkswagen Phaeton Sedan 2002 - 2007
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Volkswagen
Phaeton
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 2002 - 2007
Spotted in Switzerland 19″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz S-Class (W221) Sedan 2005 vs. Volkswagen Phaeton (3D) Sedan 2002


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221) Sedan 2005 is 0.98 in longer and 0.91 in higher compared to Volkswagen Phaeton (3D) Sedan 2002. It has 0.8 in more ground clearance and offers 12% more cargo space.4,5

Full-size
Size class
Full-size
200 in
+1
Length
199 in
73.7 in
Width2
74.9 in
+1.2
83.46 in
Width incl. mirrors
83.82 in
+0.36
58 in
+0.9
Height1
57.1 in
119.5 in
+6.1
Wheelbase
113.4 in
5.8 in
+0.8
Ground clearance3
5 in
4310 lbs
Weight4,6
4398.2 lbs
+2%
5
Seats max.
5
19.8 cu ft
+12%
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
€ 70865
+22%
Price EU7
€ 58250
$ --
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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inch
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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