The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

€ 92,700
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450 CDI
€ 63,600
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 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 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF.
Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
74.9
83.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
113.4
199
200.6 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4608 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
315 lb
6.4 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

General

Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 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
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI
316 hp
222 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI
538 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
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

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
26 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
34 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
417 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data