The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
€ 98,900
€ 104,500
€ 98,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,500
ⓘ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 W12.
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton 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
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 W12
4718 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
564 lb
10.68 %
General
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton 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 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
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
316 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton W12
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton 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 W12
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
14.93 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
25 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
18 mpg
city
10 mpg
33 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
595 mi
Range
359 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
595 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton 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).
295.5 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
193.4 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
