2002 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2002 Volkswagen W12
To start off, both 2002 Mercedes-Benz S and 2002 Volkswagen W12 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,982 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen W12 (600 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 884 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen W12.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S (801 Nm) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen W12. (335 Nm). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen W12.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz S | 2002 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | S | W12 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 5982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 801 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 349 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1251 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |
