The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 75,300
€ 92,700
€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700
ⓘ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 VW Phaeton long V6 is 7.9 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450 CDI.
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI
1450
1903
2129
1485
1871
2120
1903 mm
Width
1871 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1485 mm
3001
5175
3035
5096
5175 mm
Length
5096 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI
2276 kg
Kerb Weight
2090 kg
2780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2690 kg
Weight Difference:
186 kg
8.17 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI
3D
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
*BKL*
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
238 bhp
316 bhp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
730 NM
at 2200 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
315 NM
730 NM
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 CDI
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9.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.61 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6
9.56 kg/bhp
6.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
23 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
459 mi
Range
615 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
459 mi
615 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Environmental Impact
231.1 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).
187.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
231.1 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
288 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
504 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
