The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

€ 97,200
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 450
€ 63,600
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 97,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,600

ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF.
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
119.5
201.8
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
113.4
199
201.8 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
381 lb
7.74 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

General

Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 V6 TDI DPF
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
*BMK*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 450
383 hp
222 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes S 450
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
11.86 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 450
29 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
36 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
583 mi
Mercedes S 450
531 mi
583 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
197.5 kWh
Mercedes S 450
155.3 kWh
197.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
314 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
417 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data