The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 78,200
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 98,900
 Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 420 CDI long
€ 78,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Phaeton long V6 TDI is 1.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 420 CDI long.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
74.9
83.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
124.6
205.1
203.9 in
Length
205.1 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
7.56 %
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
*CEX*
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 420 CDI long

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 420 CDI long

▶ REPLAY
21.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.54 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
595 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data