Volkswagen Phaeton (2002 – 2009) vs Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (2002 – 2006): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors 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 11.9 L/100 km. The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is the lighter car, from 1,885 kg against 1,970 kg. At 5,060 mm, the Volkswagen Phaeton is 66 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Phaeton
2002 – 2009
|
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
2002 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2009 | 2002 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 224 – 420 hp | 306 – 500 hp |
| Torque | 315 – 750 Nm | 460 – 800 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 8.9 s | 4.8 – 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 233 – 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.6 – 15.6 L/100 km | 11.9 – 14.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,060 mm | 4,994 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,857 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,397 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,880 mm | 2,885 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,970 – 2,390 kg | 1,885 – 2,075 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.