The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 89,300
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton V10 TDI
€ 92,700
 Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450 CDI
€ 89,300
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 V10 TDI is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 CDI.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 450 CDI
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
74.9
83.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
113.4
199
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
119.5
200.6
199 in
Length
200.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 450 CDI
5467 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
860 lb
15.73 %
Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 450 CDI
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 V10 TDI
Mercedes S 450 CDI
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
*AJS*
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 CDI

Performance

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 450 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V10 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 CDI

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
28 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
615 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
615 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Environmental Impact
234.5 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).
187.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 450 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data