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 3.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 CDI.
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
118.1
203.7
119.5
200.6
203.7 in
Length
200.6 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI
5018 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
8.17 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI
V6 gasoline 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
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
238 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
232 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
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
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 CDI
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
21.08 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
13 mpg
city
18 mpg
26 mpg
highway
34 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
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
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
