The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 87,500
€ 73,500
€ 87,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘ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 Mercedes S 450 is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
58
73.7
83.5
57.1
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
119.5
200
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 TDI
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
492 lb
9.99 %
General
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.924
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 450
335 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 450
339 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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13.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
13.23 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450
20 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
28 mpg
highway
33 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
482 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes S 450
482 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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).
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).
185.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450
219.8 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
