The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 Automatic (07 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 86,900
€ 115,000
€ 86,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,000
ⓘ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 Lexus LS 460 is an inch shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton W12
57.7
73.8
83.5
57.1
74.9
83.8
73.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.7 in
Height
57.1 in
116.9
198
113.4
199
198 in
Length
199 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton W12
4288 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
994 lb
18.82 %
General
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton W12
USF40
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton W12
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
375 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus LS 460
375 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
364 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Lexus LS 460
364 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 460
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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11.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
11.43 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Lexus LS 460
21 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
30 mpg
highway
22 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
470 mi
Range
386 mi
Lexus LS 460
470 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
274.7 kWh
Lexus LS 460
210.3 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
