The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 104,500
€ 91,100
€ 104,500
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 W12 is an inch shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 420 CDI.
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 420 CDI
57.1
74.9
83.8
58
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
113.4
199
119.5
200
199 in
Length
200 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 420 CDI
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
675 lb
12.78 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 420 CDI
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 420 CDI
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
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Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 420 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 420 CDI
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI
10 mpg
city
18 mpg
22 mpg
highway
33 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
359 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
595 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Environmental Impact
295.5 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).
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 W12
295.5 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 420 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
