The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 63,600
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 98,900
 Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 420 CDI long
€ 63,600
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 considerably. The VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 420 CDI long.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
74.9
83.8
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
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 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
113.4
199
Blueprint Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
124.6
205.1
199 in
Length
205.1 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
4.16 %
Mercedes S 420 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
*BMK*
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 420 CDI long

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 420 CDI long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
31 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
595 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Environmental Impact
197.5 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).
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 420 CDI long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data