The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

€ 98,900
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 420 CDI long
€ 68,000
 VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) VW Phaeton V6
€ 98,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 420 CDI long is 6.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton V6
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
124.6
205.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
113.4
199
205.1 in
Length
199 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton V6
4718 lb
Curb Weight
4815 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.01 %
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

General

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton V6
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 long
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 long
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 long
538 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6

Performance

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 420 CDI long

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6

▶ REPLAY
14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
14.93 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
25 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
33 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
193.4 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data