The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 450 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 72,500
€ 92,700
€ 72,500
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 TDI is 3.7 cm shorter, 3.7 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450 CDI.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 CDI
1450
1908
2118
1485
1871
2120
1908 mm
Width
1871 mm
2118 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1485 mm
2881
5059
3035
5096
5059 mm
Length
5096 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 CDI
2261 kg
Kerb Weight
2090 kg
2780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2690 kg
Weight Difference:
171 kg
7.56 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 CDI
3D
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 CDI
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
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
242 bhp
316 bhp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
730 NM
at 2200 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
500 NM
730 NM
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 CDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 CDI
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9.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.61 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
9.34 kg/bhp
6.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
33 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
658 mi
Range
615 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
615 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI
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).
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 TDI
174.9 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
519 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
