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


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Phaeton (3D) Sedan 2002 is 0.98 in shorter and 0.91 in lower compared to Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221) Sedan 2005. It has 0.8 in less ground clearance and offers 11% less cargo space.4,5

Full-size
Size class
Full-size
199 in
Length
200 in
+1
74.9 in
+1.2
Width2
73.7 in
83.82 in
+0.36
Width incl. mirrors
83.46 in
57.1 in
Height1
58 in
+0.9
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
+6.1
5 in
Ground clearance3
5.8 in
+0.8
4398.2 lbs
+2%
Weight4,6
4310 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
17.7 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
19.8 cu ft
+12%
-- 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
€ 58250
Price EU7
€ 70865
+22%
$ --
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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