The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 89,400
€ 91,100
€ 89,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100
ⓘ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 V8 is 2.1 cm shorter, 3.2 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mercedes S 420 CDI.
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 420 CDI
1450
1903
2118
1473
1871
2120
1903 mm
Width
1871 mm
2118 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1473 mm
2881
5059
3035
5080
5059 mm
Length
5080 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 420 CDI
2182 kg
Kerb Weight
2090 kg
2700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2640 kg
Weight Difference:
92 kg
4.22 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 420 CDI
3D
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 420 CDI
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
*BGH*
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4172 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
330 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 bhp
316 bhp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
430 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
730 NM
at 2200 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
430 NM
730 NM
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 420 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 420 CDI
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6.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.61 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V8
6.61 kg/bhp
6.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
23 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
447 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Phaeton V8
447 mi
595 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Environmental Impact
236.9 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).
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
236.9 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
290 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
247 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 420 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
518 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
