The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
€ 92,700
€ 98,300
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 450 CDI is 8.3 cm shorter, 3.2 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton long V8
1485
1871
2120
1450
1903
2118
1871 mm
Width
1903 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2118 mm
1485 mm
Height
1450 mm
3035
5096
3001
5179
5096 mm
Length
5179 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3001 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton long V8
2090 kg
Kerb Weight
2273 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2780 kg
Weight Difference:
183 kg
8.05 %
General
Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton long V8
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 450 CDI
VW Phaeton long V8
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
4172 CC
316 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
330 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI
316 bhp
330 bhp
VW Phaeton long V8
730 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
430 NM
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI
730 NM
430 NM
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton long V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
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6.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.89 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
6.61 kg/bhp
6.89 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
31 mpg
23 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
615 mi
Range
447 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI
615 mi
447 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
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).
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).
236.9 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI
187.2 kWh
236.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
240 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
600 kg
Maximum Payload
507 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
