The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 98,900
€ 75,300
€ 98,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,300
ⓘ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 long is 3.5 cm longer, 3.2 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the VW Phaeton long V6.
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton long V6
1473
1871
2120
1450
1903
2129
1871 mm
Width
1903 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1473 mm
Height
1450 mm
3165
5210
3001
5175
5210 mm
Length
5175 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3001 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton long V6
2140 kg
Kerb Weight
2276 kg
2660 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2780 kg
Weight Difference:
136 kg
5.98 %
General
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton long V6
W221
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton long V6
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
316 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
316 bhp
238 bhp
VW Phaeton long V6
730 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
730 NM
315 NM
VW Phaeton long V6
Performance
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton long V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
▶ REPLAY
6.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.56 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
6.77 kg/bhp
9.56 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
30 mpg
23 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
595 mi
Range
459 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
595 mi
459 mi
VW Phaeton long 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).
231.1 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
193.4 kWh
231.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
247 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton long V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
504 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
