The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 92,700
€ 63,600
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,600
ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 3.2 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF.
Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
1485
1871
2120
1450
1903
2129
1871 mm
Width
1903 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1485 mm
Height
1450 mm
3035
5096
2881
5055
5096 mm
Length
5055 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
2090 kg
Kerb Weight
2233 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2760 kg
Weight Difference:
143 kg
6.4 %
General
Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
W221
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code
*BMK*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
316 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
222 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI
316 bhp
222 bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
730 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI
730 NM
450 NM
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
6.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.06 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
6.61 kg/bhp
10.06 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
31 mpg
29 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
615 mi
Range
583 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI
615 mi
583 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
197.5 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI
187.2 kWh
197.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
240 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
600 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
