The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 68,700
€ 92,700
€ 68,700
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 V6 is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 CDI.
VW Phaeton 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
113.4
199
119.5
200.6
199 in
Length
200.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI
4815 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
4.3 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade 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 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 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 V6
232 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 CDI
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
20.23 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
26 mpg
highway
34 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
462 mi
Range
615 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
615 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
187.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 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 V6
Mercedes S 450 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
