The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 98,900
€ 119,800
€ 98,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,800
ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton long W12
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
124.6
205.1
118.1
203.7
205.1 in
Length
203.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton long W12
4718 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
657 lb
12.22 %
General
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton long W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton long W12
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
316 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12
Performance
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton long W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
14.93 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
25 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
18 mpg
city
11 mpg
33 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
595 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
595 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
193.4 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
