The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 101,000

€ 70,500

€ 101,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 450 CDI long is 17.1 cm longer, 3.2 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V6 FSI.
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
1485
1871
2120
1450
1903
2129
1871 mm
Width
1903 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1485 mm
Height
1450 mm
3165
5226
2881
5055
5226 mm
Length
5055 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
2150 kg
Kerb Weight
2154 kg
2700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2680 kg

Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.19 %

General
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
W221
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code
*CMV*

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
316 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
316 bhp
276 bhp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
730 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
730 NM
370 NM
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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6.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.8 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
6.8 kg/bhp
7.8 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
31 mpg
24 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
33 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
615 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
615 mi
478 mi
VW Phaeton 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).
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
187.2 kWh
221.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
273 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










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