The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)

€ 92,700
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450 CDI
€ 89,400
 VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) VW Phaeton V8
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,400

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V8.
Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton V8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
74.9
83.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 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 V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
113.4
199.2
200.6 in
Length
199.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton V8
4608 lb
Curb Weight
4810 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5952 lb
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
4.22 %
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)

General

Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton V8
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI
316 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI
538 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8

Performance

Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
14.58 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
26 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
city
13 mpg
34 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
615 mi
Range
447 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI
615 mi
447 mi
VW Phaeton 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).
236.9 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI
187.2 kWh
236.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450 CDI
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data