The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 101,000
€ 78,200
€ 101,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,200
ⓘ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 TDI.
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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 TDI
4740 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.13 %
General
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code
*CEX*

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
316 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.54 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
15 lb/hp
21.54 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
26 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
34 mpg
highway
35 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
615 mi
Range
658 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
615 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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).
174.9 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
187.2 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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