The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 92,700
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450 CDI
€ 81,400
 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 450 CDI is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
73.7 in
Width
75.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
118.1
203.9
200.6 in
Length
203.9 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4608 lb
Curb Weight
5099 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6283 lb
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
492 lb
9.65 %
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI
316 hp
242 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI
538 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
14.58 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
26 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
34 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
615 mi
Range
658 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI
615 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
187.2 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).
174.9 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI
187.2 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data