The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

€ 87,500
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 450
€ 75,300
 VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) VW Phaeton long V6
€ 87,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,300

ⓘ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 Mercedes S 450 is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6.
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton long V6
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
74.9
83.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
118.1
203.7
200 in
Length
203.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton long V6
4431 lb
Curb Weight
5018 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
586 lb
11.68 %
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

General

Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton long V6
W221
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)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton long V6
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.924
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 450
335 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton long V6
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 450
339 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6

Performance

Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton long V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6

▶ REPLAY
13.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
13.23 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 450
20 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
28 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
459 mi
Mercedes S 450
482 mi
459 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
231.1 kWh
Mercedes S 450
219.8 kWh
231.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton long V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data