The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
€ 91,100
€ 60,000
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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 an inch longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Mercedes S 420 CDI
VW Phaeton V6
58
73.7
83.5
57.1
74.9
83.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
119.5
200
113.4
199
200 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 420 CDI
VW Phaeton V6
4608 lb
Curb Weight
4533 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
1.63 %
General
Mercedes S 420 CDI
VW Phaeton V6
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 420 CDI
VW Phaeton V6
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI
316 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI
538 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Mercedes S 420 CDI
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.05 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
14.58 lb/hp
19.05 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 420 CDI
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI
25 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
33 mpg
highway
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
595 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI
595 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI
193.4 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 420 CDI
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
