The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
€ 97,200
€ 89,300
€ 97,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,300
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V10 TDI.
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.9 in
Height
57.1 in
119.5
201.8
113.4
199
201.8 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4542 lb
Curb Weight
5467 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6592 lb
Weight Difference:
926 lb
16.94 %
General
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 450
383 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 450
369 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
11.86 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 450
29 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
city
14 mpg
36 mpg
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
531 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 450
531 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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
155.3 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
314 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
