The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 93,800

€ 121,400

€ 93,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 121,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lexus LS 460 is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton long W12
57.7
73.8
83.5
57.1
74.9
83.4
73.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.7 in
Height
57.1 in
116.9
200.4
118.1
203.9
200.4 in
Length
203.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton long W12
4530 lb
Curb Weight
5364 lb
5412 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb

Weight Difference:
833 lb
15.53 %

General
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton long 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 long 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
383 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Lexus LS 460
383 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long 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 long W12
Performance
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton long 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 long W12
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11.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
11.83 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Lexus LS 460
22 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
15 mpg
city
11 mpg
30 mpg
highway
22 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
488 mi
Range
386 mi
Lexus LS 460
488 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
Environmental Impact
202.8 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
202.8 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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