Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 vs Volkswagen Golf TDI
![]() Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 $95,650MSRP | ![]() Volkswagen Golf TDI $25,200MSRP |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 $95,650MSRP | Volkswagen Golf TDI $25,200MSRP |
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Overview | |
Years produced2007-2016 | Years produced2010-2014 |
MSRP$95,650 | MSRP$25,200 |
Average price$15,394 | Average price$8,830 |
Listings598 | Listings51 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine4.7L 449 hp V8 | Engine2.0L 140 hp I4 Diesel |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower449 hp @ 5250 rpm | Horsepower140 hp @ 4000 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway42 |
Engine | |
Engine Name5.5L 382 hp V8 | Engine Name2.0L 140 hp I4 Diesel |
Torque391 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | Torque236 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm |
Horsepower382 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower140 hp @ 4000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway42 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofOptional |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.3 cu ft | Cargo Space15.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4465 lbs | Curb Weight2929 lbs |
Height58.0 in | Height56.7 in |
Length205.0 in | Length164.9 in |
Width73.7 in | Width68.3 in |
Wheelbase124.6 in | Wheelbase98.9 in |
Maximum Payload1190 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
![]() Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 $95,650MSRP | ![]() Volkswagen Golf TDI $25,200MSRP |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 $95,650MSRP | Volkswagen Golf TDI $25,200MSRP |
|---|
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2007-2016 | 2010-2014 |
MSRP | $95,650 | $25,200 |
Average price | $15,394 | $8,830 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 4.7L 449 hp V8 | 2.0L 140 hp I4 Diesel |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 449 hp @ 5250 rpm | 140 hp @ 4000 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 42 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 5.5L 382 hp V8 | 2.0L 140 hp I4 Diesel |
Torque | 391 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | 236 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm |
Horsepower | 382 hp @ 6000 rpm | 140 hp @ 4000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 22 | 42 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Optional |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.3 cu ft | 15.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4465 lbs | 2929 lbs |
Height | 58.0 in | 56.7 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 164.9 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 68.3 in |
Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 98.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1190 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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