2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 990 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | CLS | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 507 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 2315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3001 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
