The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 92,700

€ 64,500

€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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
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
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
119.5
200.6
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
Weight
6085 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
6.4 %

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
*CAR*

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI
316 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
147 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
14.58 lb/hp
21.4 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
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
615 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI
615 mi
595 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).
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI
187.2 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 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










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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