The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
€ 101,000
€ 86,300
€ 101,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,300
ⓘ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 long is 1.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 FSI.
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.1
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
124.6
205.7
118.1
203.9
205.7 in
Length
203.9 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4963 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6107 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
4.49 %
General
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
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 long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
316 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
15 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
26 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
34 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
615 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
615 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
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).
216 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
187.2 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
