The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)

€ 105,900
Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..) Lexus LS 500
€ 104,500
 VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) VW Phaeton W12
€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,500

ⓘ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 500 is 7.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton W12
57.5
Blueprint Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
74.8
85
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
74.9
83.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
123
206.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
113.4
199
206.1 in
Length
199 in
123 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton W12
4905 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
7.14 %
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)

General

Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton W12
USF50
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
10-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton W12
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
411 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus LS 500
411 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton W12
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Lexus LS 500
443 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12

Performance

Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

▶ REPLAY
11.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500
11.93 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Lexus LS 500
24 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
17 mpg
city
10 mpg
30 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
514 mi
Range
359 mi
Lexus LS 500
514 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton W12
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
295.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500
187.5 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data