The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
€ 91,100
€ 77,400
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 420 CDI is 0.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 FSI.
Mercedes S 420 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
58
73.7
83.5
57.1
74.9
83.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
119.5
200
113.4
199.2
200 in
Length
199.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 420 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4608 lb
Curb Weight
4749 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5908 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
2.97 %
General
Mercedes S 420 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 420 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI
316 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI
538 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 420 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
14.58 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 420 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI
25 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
33 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
595 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI
595 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Environmental Impact
193.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
216 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI
193.4 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 420 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
