2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. Both 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 275 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sprinter | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2590 kg | 2315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5906 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2446 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3665 mm | 3001 mm |
