The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
€ 89,100
€ 93,600
€ 89,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V10 TDI.
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
119.5
200.6
118.1
203.7
200.6 in
Length
203.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4475 lb
Curb Weight
5560 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6680 lb
Weight Difference:
1085 lb
19.51 %
General
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton long V10 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 V10 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.924
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 450
335 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 450
339 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
13.36 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 450
21 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
30 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
508 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 450
508 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
234.5 kWh
Mercedes S 450
208.4 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
